Night Lab Technician: Sample Prep (Brisbane)

LabRulez; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing Australia is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Technician – Sample Preparation for an overnight role based in Murarrie, Brisbane, QLD.

As a Laboratory Technician you will prepare soil and water samples, weigh and subsample, extract analytes and perform QC tests while ensuring traceability and safety. No degree is required beyond Year 12, with potential to learn and grow in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Year 12; a degree in a science-related field would be beneficial.
• No minimum experience is required; however, previous lab experience is a benefit.
• General preference for fast-paced environments and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort soil and water samples; assign tests in LIMS and prepare batch sheets in Excel.
• Weigh samples and transfer subsamples to appropriate departments in the lab.
• Extract analytes from water/soil samples as directed by SOPs.
• Ensure traceability of samples prepared or valled; perform quality control tests.
• Prioritise samples per turnaround times; handle urgent samples.
• Follow AQIS quarantine procedures for quarantine samples.
• Discard waste per safety and environmental guidelines.
• Calibrate POVAs and other lab equipment; keep the lab clean and orderly.
• Undertake other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Chemistry understanding

Mathematics understanding

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Entrepreneurial spirit

Hands-on work ethic

Strategic thinking

Brisbane based

Education

Year 12

Science degree beneficial

Job description

Eurofins Environment Testing Australia is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Technician – Sample Preparation for an overnight role based in Murarrie, Brisbane, QLD.

As a Laboratory Technician you will prepare soil and water samples, weigh and subsample, extract analytes and perform QC tests while ensuring traceability and safety. No degree is required beyond Year 12, with potential to learn and grow in a dynamic lab environment.