Geochemistry Sample Prep Operator (Casual, Full-Time)

ALS; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Sample Preparer for our Geochemistry site in Zillmere. This casual role requires full-time hours on a rotating day and night roster in a dusty laboratory environment. A half-face respirator is mandatory and you must be clean-shaven for a proper seal.

The role offers opportunities to advance into more complex positions within the department. Responsibilities include operating preparation equipment, handling and sorting samples, applying barcodes, weighing samples, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Must be available to work full time hours and full rotating rosters.
• Ability to follow set procedures.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be willing to work as part of a high-performance team with a focus on quality & safety.
• Be reliable, physically fit, and prepared to carry out repetitive manual handling task.

Responsibilities

• Operate various sample preparation equipment in accordance with procedures outlined in the relevant QWIs.
• Sort received samples as per the clients' submission form, noting any discrepancies on the sample sorting sheet.
• Apply barcode labels to sorted samples and capture received sample weights in the Gems interface.
• Transfer scanned samples to drying racks.
• Crush, riffle, split, and sieve samples as directed prior to drying them at the specified temperature.
• Operate pulverizing mills to achieve the required end-product specification.
• Promptly inform the supervisor of any issues (e.g., excessively wet samples, machinery breakdowns, etc.).
• Maintain machinery and equipment as directed.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Physical fitness

Manual handling

Procedural follow-through

Job description

ALS is seeking a Sample Preparer for our Geochemistry site in Zillmere. This casual role requires full-time hours on a rotating day and night roster in a dusty laboratory environment. A half-face respirator is mandatory and you must be clean-shaven for a proper seal.

The role offers opportunities to advance into more complex positions within the department. Responsibilities include operating preparation equipment, handling and sorting samples, applying barcodes, weighing samples, and maintaining