XRF Laboratory Assistant — No Experience Needed

ALS; Loughrea; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Minerals Europe, based in Loughrea, Ireland, invites applications for XRF Laboratory Assistants with an immediate start. You will join a global team delivering high‑quality geochemical sample preparation and analytical support.

No prior laboratory experience is required as full training is provided, though any lab background is welcome. A secondary education is required, and you will follow ISO 17025 and INAB practices to maintain accuracy and safety.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Previous laboratory experience is desirable.
• Full or partial secondary education with ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and wear protective equipment at all times.
• Report suspicious conditions or hazards to supervisors.
• Perform tasks as assigned by Laboratory Manager or supervisor and report completion.
• Follow written methods; if unavailable, follow oral instructions from supervisors.
• Check sample order, identification and report deviations.
• Handle samples to preserve identification and prevent loss or contamination.
• Monitor quality, note anomalies, and report to supervisor.
• Fill in forms and worksheets and sign/initial records.
• Operate equipment per instructions and check calibration daily; report anomalies.
• Maintain equipment and workspace; tidy up for next use.
• Suggest method improvements to Laboratory/Quality Manager.
• Complete records per ISO 17025, INAB requirements and quality system.

Skills

Laboratory basics

Safety compliance

Education

Secondary education

Job description

ALS Minerals Europe, based in Loughrea, Ireland, invites applications for XRF Laboratory Assistants with an immediate start. You will join a global team delivering high‑quality geochemical sample preparation and analytical support.

No prior laboratory experience is required as full training is provided, though any lab background is welcome. A secondary education is required, and you will follow ISO 17025 and INAB practices to maintain accuracy and safety.