Laboratory Technician

ALS Life Sciences; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Environmental in Kirwan, Townsville, Queensland is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Metals team. This permanent, full-time role offers on-the-job training across analytical processes and quality procedures, within a supportive, experienced team delivering accurate environmental results.

You will prepare and analyse samples, follow ALS quality work instructions, and contribute to daily workflows.

Qualifications

• Interest in science with University or TAFE qualification.
• ICP-MS experience is advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and use computer systems.
• Understanding of good laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and analysing environmental samples.
• Following quality procedures and work instructions.
• Organising tasks to support daily workflow.
• Completing tasks within required timeframes.
• Identifying anomalies in results or sample behaviour.

Skills

Science interest

ICP-MS experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

University or TAFE qualification in science

Tools

ICP-MS instrument

Job description

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.

About the Role
ALS Environmental is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Metals team based at our Laboratory in Kirwan, Townsville.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in science who is keen to build their laboratory skills in a hands-on, technical environment. You'll receive on-the-job training across a wide range of analytical processes, laboratory techniques and quality procedures, while working as part of a supportive and experienced team. In this role, you'll play an important part in delivering accurate, high-quality results for our clients through the preparation and analysis of environmental samples.

If you're a self-motivated person, excited to join a dynamic global company that can offer training, development and a rewarding career path, then we're keen to hear from you!

This is a permanent, fulltime position on a week-by-week rotating roster. Shifts are 6am-2:15pm and 10:30am-6:45pm, Monday-Friday.

The Day to Day

The successful applicants will undertake a range of duties including the following:

• Preparing and analysing environmental samples.
• Ensuring preparation, analytical procedures and related tasks are completed in accordance with ALS Quality Work Instructions.
• Organising designated tasks to support daily workflow and maximise efficiencies.
• Completing tasks within required timeframes set by the Supervisor and relevant analysis standards.
• Identifying and highlighting anomalies in results, sample types or sample behaviour.

The Essentials

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:

• A genuine interest in science, supported by either University or TAFE qualifications.
• Experience with ICP-MS, which would be advantageous.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• An understanding of good laboratory practices.
• A high level of computer literacy.
• The ability to work well in a team environment.

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.

Eligibility

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.