Laboratory Technician

GeoGAS Pty Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoGAS Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician in Mackay to join the laboratory team. The role focuses on preparing and testing coal samples and upholding quality and safety standards in daily operations.

You will conduct proximate analyses, density tests, and data entry, while maintaining housekeeping and calibration schedules to support client projects and ongoing lab activities.

Qualifications

• Lab experience required or tertiary qualification with hands-on testing.
• Pre-employment medical assessment is required.
• Must be capable of repetitive manual duties (lifting 10–15 kg).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; able to enter data accurately.
• Familiarity with NATA, Australian Standards and ISO 17025 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct coal sample testing and follow GeoGAS standards for testing procedures.
• Manage dispatch and receipt activities for client projects.

Skills

Housekeeping

Manual labour

MS Office

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Follow instructions

Education

Diploma in Laboratory Technology

Tertiary qualifications in Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

ISO 17025 awareness

NATA knowledge

Job description

GeoGAS is currently looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and motivated person to join the team as a Senior Laboratory Technician. We are looking for an experienced Laboratory Technician, preferably with exposure to the laboratories serving the coal industry.

As a Senior Laboratory Technician based in our Mackay laboratory, you will be responsible for the preparation and testing of coal samples. The prime responsibility of this role is to perform and maintain the required quality standards during the daily operational activities of the testing laboratory using safe and productive work methods.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct coal sample testing and follow GeoGAS standards for testing procedures.
• Manage dispatch and receipt activities, including organising equipment for client projects.
• Conduct coal quality tests, such as proximate analysis and relative density.
• Enter data accurately into relevant systems.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance, including calibration tasks.
• Maintain general housekeeping and cleanliness in the laboratory.
• Follow established maintenance and calibration schedules and procedures.
• Support the daily operations of the laboratory as needed.
• Efficiently organise and prioritise sample testing tasks.
• Participate in non-core activities as assigned.
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) standards.
• Ensure all safety schedules and standards are met and completed.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and experience required include:

• A commitment to promoting laboratory safety, including good housekeeping practices.
• Candidates must be fit to perform physical duties. The role requires repetitive manual labour, including lifting 10-15kg objects daily. Candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Minimum 2 years laboratory experience and/or tertiary qualifications.
• Familiarity with NATA, Australian Standards and ISO 17025 (desirable, but not essential).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Work well as part of a diverse team.
• Enthusiasm to make a positive contribution to the team environment.
• The ability to follow instructions,
• Attention to detail and take precise readings.
• Demonstrated numerical skills required to check test results and perform simple calculations.
• The ability to work methodically, quickly and accurately maintain records.
• The ability to multitask and flexibility to adapt to changing work practices.
• Excellent organisational skills and problem-solving skills.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to producing quality work.
• Available to work during school holiday periods.
• Available for on-call duties according to a rotating roster.

ABOUT GEOGAS

GeoGAS provides laboratory and consulting services to the mining and CSG industries.

GeoGAS has over 20 years of experience in consulting and laboratory testing and one of the most comprehensive gas reservoir databases in Australia. Our experience and capabilities cover underground mine gas management through to coal bed methane gas production.

Our testing and consulting services help our customers to manage gas released during the mining process, define the nature and value of their coal and gas resources, prepare CSG statements for lease applications and comply with environmental legislation on carbon and greenhouse gas emissions.

GeoGAS’s mission and goals are underpinned by core values that are embedded in everything we do. Positive work behaviours aligned with our core values enable us to be an effective, productive and competitive business.

GeoGAS fosters a work/life balance approach to the workforce and recognises the skills and abilities of all staff by encouraging promotion from within.