Sample Preparer

SGS GEOSOL LABORATORIOS LTDA; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Australia is seeking a hands-on Sample Preparer at our Perth Airport laboratory. You will register, crush, mill and store mineral samples from mine sites, ensuring accuracy and safety to keep the laboratory workflow moving.

This 8-hour shift role rotates across morning, afternoon and night on a three-week roster. You’ll work in a dusty environment, lift samples around 3 kg, and follow established procedures and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to work morning, afternoon and night shifts on a rotating roster.
• Comfort with physically repetitive work and standing for extended periods.
• Strong attention to sample identification, numbering and sequencing.
• Willingness to follow written and verbal instructions with limited supervision.
• Commitment to KPIs while maintaining safety and quality.
• Preference for candidates with lab experience or related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive, register and organize core and bulk samples from mine sites.
• Prepare samples for analysis using crushing and milling equipment.
• Transfer prepared samples into bags or containers while preventing contamination.
• Load and unload samples from drying racks and maintain order.
• Complete sample preparation activities including weighing and screening.
• Work towards KPIs with safety, quality and accuracy in mind.

Skills

Shift work

Physical work

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Job description

SGS Australiais a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy ofover 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia.We are accredited byNATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

About the job
As a Sample Preparer, you will play a hands-on role in turning mineral samples received from mine sites into material ready for laboratory analysis. From registering samples through to crushing, milling and correctly storing the prepared material, you’ll work safely and accurately to keep the laboratory process moving.
Your core duties will include:

• Receive, register and organise core and bulk samples from mine sites, ensuring samples are correctly identified and matched to paperwork
• Prepare samples for laboratory analysis using crushing and milling equipment in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements
• Transfer prepared samples into the correct bags, packets or containers while preventing contamination and maintaining sample integrity
• Load and unload samples from drying racks while maintaining the correct numerical sequence
• Complete sample preparation activities, including weighing, screening, crushing and other preparation tasks as required.
• Work to established KPIs, balancing productivity with accuracy, quality and safe working practices
• Maintain a clean and organised work area and follow SGS safety requirements, laboratory procedures and PPE requirements

About the workplace
Our Perth Airport laboratory operates 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday. You’ll work 8-hour morning, afternoon and night shifts on a three-week rotating roster, so you’ll need to be comfortable rotating across all three shift patterns.

This is a hands-on, physically active position. You’ll spend much of your shift on your feet, regularly handling and lifting samples of approximately 3 kg and operating crushing and milling equipment. The work can be repetitive and takes place in a dusty environment, with appropriate PPE, including protective headwear where required.

Qualifications

About You
You might already have laboratory experience, or you may be looking for an opportunity to take your first step into laboratory analysis. You’ll be well suited to this role if you enjoy practical work, can follow established processes and take pride in doing things accurately and safely.
You’ll bring:

• The flexibility to work morning, afternoon and night shifts as part of the three-week rotating roster
• The ability to comfortably undertake physical and repetitive work, including standing for extended periods and regularly handling samples
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with sample identification, numbering and sequencing
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively with general to limited supervision
• A reliable approach to meeting KPIs while maintaining safety, quality and accuracy
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and the correct use of PPE
• Previous laboratory experience is desirable but not essential
• A Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques and driver's licence are desirable
• Full Australian working rights or a suitable Working Holiday visa, with candidates able to commit for at least six months welcome to apply

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.