About the company and role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Technician to join an R&D team developing advanced solutions for green iron technology. The laboratory is in the northern suburbs of Perth. This is a great opportunity to develop your chemistry experience, providing scientific/technical support and service activities in a research laboratory setting.

This is a 6-month contract position.
$45 p/h.
Monday-Friday, day shift.

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Participate in creating a safe working environment, support risk assessments and development of SWI/SOP
• Monitor and conduct experimental tests, analyses, and measurements (using equipment such as electrochemical testing stations and rigs).
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis and characterisation of samples, raw materials, reagents, and products by using a range of laboratory-based techniques (XRD, XRF, SEM, ICP, IC, Titration) under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Clean and maintain laboratory instruments and assist in managing laboratory supplies including stocks of materials, chemicals, consumables, and waste disposal.
• Collect and record data, document all activities, and facilitate progress tracking through use of laboratory data management software.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data to draw key trends and findings, and disseminate those experimental findings to the wider team
• Support the team to engage with vendors for the sourcing of materials

About you:
• A background in industrial chemistry, mineral processing, electrochemistry, or materials science is preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant scientific field (e.g. materials science, applied chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physics, or similar) with research experience desirable
• Experience in analytical methods and characterisation techniques highly desirable
• Experience in industrial production laboratories handling hazardous materials desirable
• Ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks, to be flexible and adaptable to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills and other analytical equipment software desired
• Strong focus on safety and maintaining a clean working environment a must

In addition to this, you will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, have a “can do” attitude and be an effective team player.

How to apply:
Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in Microsoft WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Note: Applications only accepted from Australian / NZ residents with valid Australian work rights or temporary residents on work visas e.g. Working Holiday Visa.

Need more info:
Please contact Joanna on 0452 386 583 or John on 0416 815 890.

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