Public Sector People is recruiting for a Laboratory Technician on behalf of a Local Government Department. This role is a temporary position with potential for extension.

About the role:

As a laboratory technician you will assist in carrying out physical, chemical and microbiological testing on water and wastewater samples and carry out any other incidental tasks as required of the position.

Benefits of the Role:

• 3-Month Contract + Possible Extension
• Mackay, QLD
• $33.96 per hour + Super
• Full Time Position - 38 Hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine sampling and testing to monitor the regional water supply system, sewage treatment plants, and landfill sites.
• Process and test samples according to standard physical, chemical, and microbiological methodologies, recording test results.
• Perform housekeeping and general maintenance duties related to the sampling and testing program.
• Collect water and wastewater samples from identified locations and conduct field testing as necessary.
• Participate in improving work processes and procedures, along with other responsibilities as delegated by Management.

About you:

• Formal qualification (Certificate Level III in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent) in laboratory work.
• Capacity and willingness to undertake further studies to maintain standard of knowledge and skills base within laboratory operations (tertiary studies preferable).
• Current QLD ‘C’ Class manual drivers licence.
• A diploma in Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry etc. would be highly desirable.
• This job entails field sampling which requires a degree of physical dexterity to access remote sites and take samples.

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