Laboratory Technician

LabRulez; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their modern analytical laboratory in Townsville. The successful applicant will receive on-the-job training across diverse processes, techniques and quality procedures, contributing to environmental sample preparation and analysis.

You will work in a team, maintain good laboratory practices, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and develop skills in automation, scripting, and data handling as part of a rewarding career with ALS.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in science with university or TAFE qualifications.
• High level of attention to detail, communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of good laboratory practices.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent time management.
• Interest in electronics, automation, or 3D printing.
• Coding or programming capability.
• Exposure to robotics, AI or digital optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of environmental samples.
• Ensuring that preparation and analytical procedures and associated tasks are conducted in accordance with ALS Quality Work Instructions.
• Organising designated tasks to maximise daily efficiencies.
• Completing all tasks within both the timeframe set by the Supervisor and the relevant analysis standard.
• Highlighting anomalies in results and sample type/behaviour.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Good laboratory practices

Computer literacy

Team player

Time management

Coding or programming capability

Interest in automation/ robotics

3D printing interest

Education

University or TAFE qualifications

Tools

Excel macros

Scripting basics

Job description

ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world. Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients. But most importantly, our people care - for each other and for the work we do. With over 20,000 team members across 70 countries, you’ll be part of a global network. Learn more about what makes our workplace great here.

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Laboratory Technician

About the Position

The successful applicant will receive on-the-job training in a wide variety of technical processes, techniques and quality procedures associated with working within a modern analytical laboratory.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Preparation and analysis of environmental samples
• Ensuring that preparation and analytical procedures and associated tasks are conducted in accordance with ALS Quality Work Instructions
• Organising designated tasks to maximise daily efficiencies
• Completing all tasks within both the timeframe set by the Supervisor and the relevant analysis standard
• Highlighting anomalies in results and sample type/behaviour

About you

To be successful, you will have:

• Genuine interest in science with either University or TAFE qualifications
• High level of attention to detail, good communication and organisational skills
• Understanding of good laboratory practices
• A high level of computer literacy
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Great time management
• A demonstrated interest or personal hobby in areas such as computer building, circuitry, automation, excel macros, scripting or 3D printing
• Coding or programming capability
• Exposure to or interest in robotics, AI, process automation or digital optimisation

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated person with strong communication and organisational skills to join a dynamic company that can offer a rewarding career path.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.