About the company/role:
Our client, a global leader in the water, waste and environmental industry, is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician on a full time-casual, ongoing basis.
This role is set to commence in mid-August, operating Monday-Friday, with the potential to transition into a permanent position in the new year. Full training will be provided.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Conduct sampling, testing, and analysis to maintain high water quality standards.
• Manage laboratory equipment, prepare reagents, and ensure timely and accurate reporting of results.
• Maintain accurate records in the water quality database and LIMS, interpret data, generate reports, and notify relevant personnel of any quality exceedances.
• Participate in training programs, mentor staff in laboratory practices, and contribute to the development and implementation of quality systems and process improvements.
• Collaborate with operations teams on water quality and process optimization, manage external lab services, and support emergency response and KPI achievement.

Skills/experience:
To be considered for this position you must have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a chemical or laboratory-based discipline (or equivalent).
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Proven experience in sampling, analytical testing, and operating field and laboratory equipment, with knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes.
• Familiarity with quality assurance systems; HACCP and/or ISO22000 experience is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Competence in using MS Office, Google Suite, LIMS, and advanced Excel and Access applications.
• High safety awareness, strong organisational skills, ability to work independently and in a team, and well-developed interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letterAND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).

Or, if you have any questions, please contact Steph on 07 3175 0680.

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