Research Technician (Coal)

Evolve Scientific Recruitment PTY Ltd; Queensland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Queensland is seeking a Research Lab Technician for a full-time role focused on coal research. The role involves conducting experiments, data collection, and report preparation in an industrial setting. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational backgrounds and hands-on experience in laboratory environments. This contract offers a dynamic work environment and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in metallurgy, pyrometallurgy, mineral processing, science, chemical engineering.
• Current Manual Drivers Licence and National Forklift ticket are desirable.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in laboratory and pilot scale experiments working with coal.
• Collect and process experimental data accurately.
• Prepare data and reports for customers.

Skills

Laboratory experiments

Data analysis

Report preparation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor’s degree

Job description

About the Role: Our Client is a government organisation working on critical scientific research projects throughout Australia. They are currently seeking a Research Lab Technician to work in their industrial Coal research facility, for a 12-month, full-time contract with the potential for extension.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in laboratory and pilot scale experimental working heavily with coal.
• Collecting and processing experimental data on an ongoing basis to a high degree of accuracy.
• Preparing data and reports for internal and external customers.
• Maintaining and upgrading laboratory and pilot scale equipment.
• Developing and maintaining expertise in the area of coke making relevant to Carbon Steel Materials research activities.

Selection Criteria: To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in Experience in metallurgy, pyrometallurgy, mineral processing, science, chemical engineering and/or prior employment with a commercial laboratory.
• Work experience in the minerals industry, particularly carbon steel materials, or construction industry. Knowledge or research experience in coke making is advantageous.
• Demonstrated hands-on ability to conduct laboratory and pilot scale experiments, to prepare feed materials, to collect and analyse test data, and to interpret and report results to supervisors.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct analytical test work to a high degree of accuracy in strict adherence to established procedures.
• Current Manual Drivers Licence and National Forklift ticket would be desirable but not essential.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a team environment, utilise resources effectively, meet deadlines, and adapt to a dynamic work environment while maintaining work quality and performance.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills demonstrated by an ability to comprehend and convey detailed instructions/procedures. Intermediate to advanced computing skills.