Mining Lab Technician — FIFO, XRF/ICP Specialist

SGS; Marble Bar; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Ongoing learning & development

Paid parental leave

Volunteer day & blood donations

Career development opportunities

Job summary

SGS Australia is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join the Pilgangoora team in WA. This permanent full-time role includes FIFO rotations and a remuneration of AUD 90k–95k per annum.

You will support sample preparation and analysis using XRF, ICP-OES and ICP-MS, ensuring high-quality results and strict safety compliance. Key requirements include a chemistry-related qualification, a current driver's license, and experience in a minesite laboratory.

Qualifications

• Qualified in chemistry or related field or demonstrated experience.
• Current driver's license is required.
• Experience in a minesite laboratory environment is preferred.
• FIFO remote work is desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for analysis ensuring quality and quantity.
• Perform XRF, ICP-OES & ICP-MS analyses and prepare standards.
• Maintain and clean analytical equipment and ensure safety.
• Deliver accurate results to customers and meet KPI targets.
• Follow onsite HSE standards and contribute to safety meetings.
• Understand assay methods and mine site sampling techniques.
• Provide handover reports across shifts.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Education

Qualification in Chemistry or related field

Tools

XRF

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

Job description

SGS Australia is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join the Pilgangoora team in WA. This permanent full-time role includes FIFO rotations and a remuneration of AUD 90k–95k per annum.

You will support sample preparation and analysis using XRF, ICP-OES and ICP-MS, ensuring high-quality results and strict safety compliance. Key requirements include a chemistry-related qualification, a current driver's license, and experience in a minesite laboratory.