Laboratory Worker

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd in Malaga, WA, is seeking entry-level Geochemistry Laboratory Workers to join our team. This casual role includes full training and rotates between day, afternoon, and night shifts, with ongoing opportunities as you gain experience.

You will handle samples safely, perform weighing, fusion and digestion, learn lab procedures, and support instrument calibrations. We value teamwork, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Cert IV or Diploma in Laboratory Techniques or BSc highly regarded.
• Laboratory experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to follow set procedures and attention to detail.
• Strong numerical, verbal and written communication skills.
• High work ethic and team orientation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, manual handling environment.

Responsibilities

• Working safely in the laboratory environment, including chemical handling.
• Weighing, fusion and digestion of samples according to various methods.
• Developing an understanding of laboratory practice and scientific processes.
• Performing equipment checks and calibrations to ensure accuracy and precision of results.
• Working in a team.
• Exposure over time to more complex procedures and potential progression to instrumentation work (AAS and ICP-AES).

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Follow procedures

Numerical communication

Written communication

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Cert IV or Diploma in Laboratory Techniques

BSc in a relevant field

Tools

AAS

ICP-AES

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.

The role ALS Geochemistry is seeking Laboratory Workers to join the Geochemistry team in Malaga.

The role is an entry-level position with full training provided. With projected growth within the laboratory, the complexity of the position will increase with time. This is a casual position that involves fortnightly rotating shifts, including day, afternoon, and night shifts.

• Working safely in the laboratory environment, including chemical handling
• Weighing, fusion and digestion of samples according to various methods
• Developing an understanding of laboratory practice and scientific processes
• Performing equipment checks and calibrations to ensure accuracy and precision of results
• Working in a team
• Exposure over time to more complex procedures and potential to progress to work involving instrumentation, including AAS and ICP-AES

The essentials

• A Cert IV or Diploma in Laboratory Techniques or BSc will be highly regarded
• Laboratory experience preferred but not essential
• Ability to follow set procedures and attention to detail
• Have adequate numerical, verbal and written communication skills
• Highly task-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of effectively managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• An extremely high work ethic and ability to work well in a team
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, manual handling and repetitive work environment.
• Flexible and dependable, with the ability to meet the high demands of the department

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.