Laboratory Technician

Scientest Analytical Services; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientest Analytical Services is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The role supports pharmaceutical, complementary medicines and veterinary testing, with entry level candidates encouraged to apply.

The position is full-time (38 hours/week) and requires reliable, detail-oriented individuals with good communication skills. You will perform a range of tests on raw materials and finished products, including traditional wet chemistry and HPLC,

Qualifications

• Entry level candidates welcome.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Test finished products and raw materials for physical parameters (disintegration, hardness, moisture, friability, etc.).
• Perform HPLC analyses and traditional wet chemistry testing.
• Review data and enter into computer systems.
• Prepare solutions and reagents; clean glassware and workspace.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good verbal and written communication

Tools

HPLC

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Laboratory Technician to join our team situated midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The position on offer will assist our business in servicing the needs of the pharmaceutical, complementary medicines and veterinary industries. Entry level candidates are welcome to apply for this position.

Your main duties will include:

• Testing of finished products and raw materials for physical parameters such as disintegration, hardness, moisture, friability, particle size and appearance. Optical rotation, absorbance, IR, uniformity of mass and other testing may also be included.
• Testing of finished products and raw materials using traditional wet chemistry techniques.
• Analysis of samples by HPLC
• Review of data.
• Computer data entry.
• Preparation of solutions, reagents etc.
• Cleaning of glassware and work areas.

The position on offer is a full time position working 38 hours per week. The successful applicant will have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to work autonomously or in a group.

The applicant must be reliable and capable to work full time hours. Attention to detail is essential. We are offering excellent working conditions and a generous remuneration package to the successful candidate.

• We are offering excellent working conditions and a generous remuneration package to the successful candidate.

Australian work rights are required for this position.