Laboratory Technician (Soil Prep)

ALS Life Sciences; Gold Coast City; Sur place; AUD 34 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

ALS Environmental is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a casual opportunity based in Yatala. The role supports soil preparation and asbestos analysis as part of a quality-driven laboratory team.

You will receive, prepare, process and maintain soil samples, ensuring accuracy, traceability and compliance with health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality.
• Ability to follow documented procedures accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills and data entry accuracy.

Responsabilités

• Prepare soil samples in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintain sample traceability throughout the preparation process.
• Prevent cross-contamination between samples using approved cleaning procedures.
• Organise and store samples according to laboratory retention requirements.
• Assist with sample disposal following approved procedures and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Data entry accuracy

Quality and safety

Outils

Laboratory basics

Description du poste

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 are seeking a Laboratory Technician for a casual opportunity based in Yatala.

Working within Soil Prep, the role supports laboratory operations by ensuring samples are prepared accurately, efficiently, and within agreed turnaround times. You will be responsible for receiving, preparing, processing, and maintaining soil samples for asbestos analysis in accordance with laboratory procedures, quality requirements, and health and safety standards.

This is a casual position and does not have set or guaranteed hours, and we are seeking applicants who can offer flexibility and availability based on business needs.

The Day to Day

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

• Prepare soil samples in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintain sample traceability throughout the preparation process.
• Prevent cross-contamination between samples using approved cleaning procedures.
• Organise and store samples according to laboratory retention requirements.
• Assist with sample disposal following approved procedures and regulatory requirements.

The Essentials

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality.
• Ability to follow documented procedures accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills and data entry accuracy.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Enjoy challenges; demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Independent, but also a good team player to build strong working relationship with the team in line with other supervisor/s in respectful manner and able to work autonomously.

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.