Laboratory Technician

Energy & Fertilisers Limited; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Professional development

Job summary

CSBP Fertilisers is recruiting casual Laboratory Technicians for the Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory in Bibra Lake, WA. You will support high-throughput analysis of soil and plant samples, maintain safety and quality standards, and contribute to fast, accurate results during peak seasons.

To succeed you will hold a Diploma/Certificate in Laboratory Techniques and demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Requires safety-first mindset and ability to work in a high-throughput laboratory.
• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with Wet Chemistry techniques is desirable.
• Previous experience in a high-throughput laboratory is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Analyse soil and plant samples using modern laboratory equipment and established testing methodologies.
• Prepare samples, chemical reagents and standards in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Ensure testing is completed accurately, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment to support consistent and reliable results.
• Follow strict quality assurance processes and laboratory methodologies.
• Contribute to a safe working environment and maintain a strong focus on safety at all times.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive, accountable and high-performing team.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency and performance

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Wet chemistry experience

High-throughput lab experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in Applied Science

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

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• Work in a modern, high-throughput laboratory with a supportive team committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Gain experience in one of Australia's leading commercial agricultural laboratories
• Casual roles based in Bibra Lake

CSBP Fertilisers – We’re here for better growth

As Western Australia’s leading fertiliser supplier, CSBP Fertilisers has been helping WA farmers grow with confidence for more than 110 years. CSBP Fertilisers manufactures, imports and distributes a comprehensive range of nitrogen, phosphate and potassium-based fertilisers to WA growers in compound, blended and liquid forms.

CSBP Fertilisers is trusted by farmers for its reliable supply, high-quality product, and leading crop nutrition advice built on more than a century of agronomic and soil expertise. CSBP Fertilisers is committed to delivering the right fertiliser to WA growers, right when they need it.

As part of this, CSBP Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory has served the Australian agricultural industry for almost half a century enabling our customers to better understand, manage and optimise nutrient use.

We are one of Australia’s leading service providers for soil and plant analysis. We support informed decisions through analysis services that are facts-based, fast and fit for purpose.

CSBP Fertilisers is proudly part of Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF).

WesCEF is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wesfarmers, a highly respected and credible diversified conglomerate publicly listed and valued within the ASX10.

About the role

In this highly sought-after casual position you will support our high throughput CSBP Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory to meet business demands during the busy soil season. You'll play an important role supporting growers, agribusinesses and research partners across Australia through the delivery of accurate and reliable laboratory results

Key responsibilities will include:

• Analyse soil and plant samples using modern laboratory equipment and established testing methodologies.
• Prepare samples, chemical reagents and standards in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Ensure testing is completed accurately, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment to support consistent and reliable results.
• Follow strict quality assurance processes and laboratory methodologies.
• Contribute to a safe working environment and maintain a strong focus on safety at all times.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive, accountable and high-performing team.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency and performance

Our team of casual Laboratory Technicians are rostered in line with the demands of our laboratory, with shifts rostered between the laboratory’s operating hours of 5am-7pm during the summer months, which is typically from the beginning of January through until April. These roles will be offered with great flexibility to work part time hours, job share arrangements and schools hours.

Please be aware that inclusion in the casual pool does not guarantee a set number of shifts or hours throughout the season. We'll begin training in November, but things are expected to get busier in December and January.

About You

To be successful in the role you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Applied Science or Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.
• Prioritising and understanding of safety at all times.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to accurately analyse data.
• Experience with Wet Chemistry techniques is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a high throughput laboratory will be highly regarded.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD and our Laboratory based in Bibra Lake.

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted todemonstrateyour suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, duediligenceand/or reference checks.

We reserve the right tocommencethe recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.

Agency applications will not be accepted.