Lab Technician

Evolve Scientific; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Evolve Scientific in Adelaide is seeking three Laboratory Technicians for full-time casual contracts to join a leading materials testing laboratory. You will conduct routine laboratory testing, prepare construction-material samples, and record results from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.

You will perform physical, chemical, and mechanical tests, operate lab equipment, ensure safe chemical handling, and contribute to data interpretation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• Practical laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Solid computer literacy and technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical, chemical, and mechanical sample testing.
• Perform wet chemistry techniques.
• Perform sample preparation.
• Set up, operate, and maintain lab equipment.
• Analyze, interpret, and report experimental data.
• General lab housekeeping.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Technical aptitude

Education

Tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

About the Company & Role: Join a leading NATA-accredited Materials Testing Laboratory within the construction materials industry.

We are seeking three Laboratory Technicians for full-time casual contracts, with strong potential to transition into permanent employment.

Working Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, you will conduct routine laboratory testing, prepare construction-material samples and accurately record results.

Duties:

• Conduct physical, chemical, and mechanical sample testing
• Perform wet chemistry techniques
• Perform sample preparation
• Set up, operate, and maintain lab equipment
• Analyze, interpret, and report experimental data
• General lab housekeeping

Skills & Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline
• Practical laboratory experience
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Solid computer literacy and technical aptitude

Culture & Benefits:

• Full training and ongoing support
• High potential for permanent employment
• Career growth opportunities
• Inclusive, collaborative team culture
• Free on-site parking