Trainee Sample Preparer

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Job summary

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd is seeking multiple Trainee Sample Preparers for our Geochemistry site in Burnie. This casual role involves working in a fast-paced laboratory environment with mine and exploration clients, performing sample preparation and handling dusty conditions with mandatory PPE.

Training is provided, and a rotating roster is required. Ideal candidates are physically fit, meticulous, able to follow procedures, and capable of working in a high‑performance team focused

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow set procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and reliability.
• Physically fit and able to perform repetitive manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate sample preparation equipment per procedures.
• Sort samples according to client submission form, note discrepancies.
• Apply barcode labels and capture sample weights in Gems.
• Transfer scanned samples to drying racks.
• Crush, riffle, split, and sieve samples as directed before drying.
• Operate pulverizing mills to meet end-product specs.
• Report issues to supervisor promptly.
• Maintain machinery and keep work areas clean.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Physical fitness

Procedural discipline

Teamwork

Job description

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The role

We are currently seeking multiple individuals to join our teams at our Geochemistry site in Burnie. By registering your interest, you will be considered for upcoming opportunities. We are looking for dedicated Trainee Sample Preparers to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting our many mining and exploration clients across Queensland. Sample Preparers are responsible for the preparation of samples for testing to identify chemical composition. As a Sample Preparer, you will be working in a warehouse operating machinery to crush, split, and pulverize mineral samples for laboratory analysis. Please note that this is a physically demanding role in a dusty work environment, so previous production experience and flexibility with availability would be highly advantageous. This is a Casual role, and you MUST be able to work the following roster: Monday to Friday – Day shift, Monday to Thursday – Afternoon shift. The role also involves working in a dusty environment where wearing a half‑face respirator is mandatory, and to ensure a proper seal, you must be clean‑shaven. There are opportunities for multi‑skilling within the department, including progression towards more complex roles in sample preparation, administration, supervisory, and laboratory positions. Full training is provided.

The day to day

• Operate various sample preparation equipment in accordance with procedures outlined in the relevant QWIs
• Sort received samples as per the client’s submission form, noting any discrepancies on the sample sorting sheet
• Apply barcode labels to sorted samples and capture received sample weights in the Gems interface
• Transfer scanned samples to drying racks
• Crush, riffle, split, and sieve samples as directed prior to drying them at the specified temperature
• Operate pulverizing mills to achieve the required end‑product specification
• Promptly inform the supervisor of any issues (e.g., excessively wet samples, machinery breakdowns, etc.)
• Maintain machinery and equipment as directed
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy

The essentials

• Must be available to work full time hours and full rotating rosters
• Ability to follow set procedures
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Be willing to work as part of a high‑performance team with a focus on quality & safety
• Be reliable, physically fit, and prepared to carry out repetitive manual handling task

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities. Everyone Matters. ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

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