Sample Prep Technician – Geochemistry Lab (WA)

Als; City Of Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking multiple Sample Preparers at the Geochemistry site in Wangara, WA to prepare samples for laboratory analysis. You will operate equipment to crush, riffle, split and sieve samples, and apply barcodes to track materials.

This is a physically demanding role in a dusty environment requiring full-time availability and a rotating shift pattern. Full training is provided and opportunities for progression into supervisory or lab positions are available.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work full-time hours on rotating rosters.
• Ability to follow procedures with high accuracy.
• Good attention to detail and reliability.
• Physically capable of repetitive manual handling.
• Willingness to work in dusty environment with PPE such as respirator.

Responsibilities

• Operate sample preparation equipment per QWIs and procedures.
• Sort and label samples; document discrepancies and weights.
• Apply barcode labels and transfer samples to drying racks.
• Crush, riffle, split and sieve samples as directed before drying.
• Inform supervisor of issues and maintain clean, safe work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Team player

Reliable

Physically fit

Tools

Gems interface

Barcoding system

Pulverising mills

Job description

ALS is seeking multiple Sample Preparers at the Geochemistry site in Wangara, WA to prepare samples for laboratory analysis. You will operate equipment to crush, riffle, split and sieve samples, and apply barcodes to track materials.

This is a physically demanding role in a dusty environment requiring full-time availability and a rotating shift pattern. Full training is provided and opportunities for progression into supervisory or lab positions are available.