Laboratory Technician

Join our West Wyalong team as a Laboratory Technician, where you’ll help prepare and analyse samples accurately, safely and on time. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced laboratory environment, takes pride in quality work and values teamwork and safety.

Responsibilities include, however not limited to: 

• Understanding of the processes in the preparation and analysis of samples by AAS and ICP.
• Day to day upkeep of analytical and sample preparation equipment.
• Delivery of quality samples to both internal and external customers.
• Understanding of assay methods and recognition of sample types.
• All functions to be performed in correct numerical order, while adopting QC requirements and avoiding potential contamination.
• Expected to completed QC and process paperwork adequately.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous laboratory experience preferred
• Current First Aid Certificate desirable
• Current drivers licence
• Physically fit due to required tasks.
• Meet site access requirements (ie: training, induction and medical requirements)

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.