Laboratory Technician

Protech Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Protech Group is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to join our client’s team in Cairns, Australia, working across asphalt production, laboratory testing and civil construction projects.

You will conduct laboratory and field-based testing of asphalt materials, including hot mix asphalt, binders and aggregates, with day shifts and possible night shifts. Flexibility to travel or stay away from home may be required, and ongoing casual role with full-time hours offers stability.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory or construction materials testing experience.
• Asphalt or civil construction experience highly regarded.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and procedures.
• Understanding of Australian Standards, ISO 17025 and NATA requirements desirable.
• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or relevant qualification desirable.
• Nuclear Gauge User Licence desirable.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Flexibility to work – possible night shift and away from home when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory and field testing of asphalt and construction materials
• Collect and prepare samples from production and project sites
• Perform density, compaction, gradation and asphalt binder testing
• Accurately record and report test results
• Conduct quality control and compliance testing
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Maintain laboratory safety, quality and housekeeping standards
• Assist with maintaining NATA accreditation requirements

Skills

Laboratory testing

Field testing

Asphalt testing

Attention to detail

Safety

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Other relevant qualification

Nuclear Gauge Licence desirable

Tools

Calibration instruments

Job description

Protech are currently seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to join our client’s team, working across asphalt production, laboratory testing and civil construction projects.

The role will involve both laboratory and field-based testing of asphalt materials, including hot mix asphalt, binders and aggregates.

Flexibility to work day shift, possible night shift, weekends and away from home will be required depending on project needs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Laboratory and field-based materials testing
• Asphalt, aggregate and binder testing
• Rates starting from $43.11/hr + penalties
• Day shift and possible night shift
• Monday to Sunday availability may be required
• Some projects may require working away from home
• Opportunity for ongoing work
• Casual role with full time hours

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct laboratory and field testing of asphalt and construction materials
• Collect and prepare samples from production and project sites
• Perform density, compaction, gradation and asphalt binder testing
• Accurately record and report test results
• Conduct quality control and compliance testing
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Maintain laboratory safety, quality and housekeeping standards
• Assist with maintaining NATA accreditation requirements

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To be considered, candidates will ideally have:

• Previous laboratory or construction materials testing experience
• Asphalt or civil construction experience highly regarded
• Knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and procedures
• Understanding of Australian Standards, ISO 17025 and NATA requirements desirable
• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or relevant qualification desirable
• Nuclear Gauge User Licence desirable
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Flexibility to work –possible night shift and away from home when required

Don’t tick every box? We’d still like to hear from you. Relevant laboratory, materials testing, asphalt or civil industry experience will be highly regarded.

Applicants must currently reside in Cairns or the surrounding local area. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide relocation assistance or support interstate applicants looking to relocate for this position.

ABOUT PROTECH

At Protech, we provide Great Work to Great People, taking the hassle out of work so you can focus on a job well done. We’ve got your back with:

• Safe and reliable work
• Regular check-ins
• A ready, responsive and caring team
• Correct pay, on time

As an equal opportunity employer, Protech provides opportunities with leading clients across construction, mining, asphalt, rail, warehousing and manufacturing.

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