Geochemistry Graduate – Fast-Track Lab Training in Perth

SGS; Perth; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Parental leave

Wellbeing program

Learning & development

Career opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

SGS Australia is seeking a Graduate Chemist to join the Natural Resources – Geochem team primarily based in Perth, WA. The program includes a complete rotation across the Geochemistry division including sample prep, fire assay, weigh room, acid digest, XRF analysis and ICP analysis and a placement at a mine site.

Responsibilities include, however are not limited to performing analyses, developing skills for unsupervised operation, ensuring QC and maintaining laboratory safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Chemistry or related discipline.
• Understanding of and experience with Geochemistry related processes and methods.
• Physically fit due to required tasks and responsibilities in each rotation.
• Meet site access requirements (ie: training, induction and medical requirements)

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses in accordance with established procedures to ensure analytical integrity and quality.
• Actively participate in a structured program to develop relevant skills and knowledge.
• Operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation safely according to authorized work instructions.
• Comply with, and assist in maintaining, the laboratory’s Quality Management System.
• On occasions, may be required to relocate or provide temporary cover to other sites.
• Work to improve operating efficiency of equipment and instrumentation and analytical quality data.
• Ensure samples submitted to section are analyzed promptly, accurately, and precisely.
• Develop skills to achieve unsupervised operator status on equipment including troubleshooting skills.
• Perform all functions in correct numerical order, adhering to QC requirements and avoiding potential contamination.

Skills

Geochemistry knowledge

Education

Chemistry qualification

Job description

SGS Australia is seeking a Graduate Chemist to join the Natural Resources – Geochem team primarily based in Perth, WA. The program includes a complete rotation across the Geochemistry division including sample prep, fire assay, weigh room, acid digest, XRF analysis and ICP analysis and a placement at a mine site.

Responsibilities include, however are not limited to performing analyses, developing skills for unsupervised operation, ensuring QC and maintaining laboratory safety and integrity.