Laboratory Technician - Afternoon/Evening shift

ALS; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Environmental in Newcastle is seeking a full-time Micro Laboratory Technician to join our Microbiology team. The successful applicant will receive on-the-job training in the technical components and procedures of the role, and a wide variety of laboratory processes associated with working in a modern microbiological laboratory.

The successful candidate will have tertiary qualifications or a certificate in laboratory techniques, while experience with NATA requirements and data handling, MS

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or Certificate in Laboratory techniques.
• Experience with and understanding of NATA requirements desirable.
• Previous laboratory experience desirable.
• Diligent in dealing with data and details and intermediate knowledge of MS applications.
• Customer focussed and a collaborative team player.
• Flexibility to meet our changing business needs.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills to manage competing and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of water, wastewater and receiving waters.
• Preparation and analysis of microbiological samples.
• Preparation and analysis of inorganic samples.
• Organising designated tasks for efficiency.
• Highlighting anomalies in results and sample type and sample behaviour.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Data handling

Team player

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Certificate in Laboratory techniques

Tools

NATA requirements understanding

Job description

The role

ALS Environmental in Newcastle requires a full-time Micro Laboratory Technician to join our Microbiology team. The successful applicants will receive on-the-job training in the technical components and procedures of the role, and a wide variety of laboratory processes associated with working in a modern microbiological laboratory.

This a fulltime permanent position Mon-Fri 2pm-10:15pm

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation and analysis of water, wastewater and receiving waters
• Preparation and analysis of microbiological samples
• Preparation and analysis of inorganic samples
• Organising designated tasks for efficiency
• Highlighting anomalies in results and sample type and sample behaviour

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications or Certificate in Laboratory techniques
• Experience with and understanding of NATA requirements desirable
• Previous laboratory experience desirable
• Diligent in dealing with data and details and intermediate knowledge of MS applications
• Customer focussed and a collaborative team player
• Flexibility to meet our changing business needs
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills to manage competing and changing priorities

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.

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.