About the company and role:
This company is a driver towards the innovation and development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy. This is an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Operator to join the team on a 6 month contract role starting as soon as possible.

8:6 day 7:7 night roster rotations

You support the Process Engineering team by completing product sampling at operations facilities and conducting various sample preparation and analysis techniques to these samples. You will ensure all tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Collection of process samples in a timely manner
• Prepare samples, including but not limited to: splitting, crushing, milling, sizing, specific gravity determination and moisture determination
• Sampling from conveyors or slurry streams
• Sample register and data recording
• Basic testing: XRF, TGA etc.
• Laboratory maintenance including but not limited to: checking and maintaining lab instruments, clean outs of crushers and splitters, and clean-up of the work space
• Focusing upon workplace safety, including but not limited to: completion of risk assessments, identify and reporting hazards.
• Ensuring you follow instructions and procedures in a safe and competent manner.
• Communication with the process team to help implement programs and solve issues which arise

About you:

• Experience working in the mining/operations industry
• Laboratory (assay or metallurgical) experience - desirable
• Cert III in Laboratory skills or Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques - desirable
• Previous experience using laboratory information management systems - desirable
• Computer literacy, including competency in using Microsoft Office
• West Australian C class driver’s license required

In addition to this, you will possess excellent communication, time management and organizational skills. You will enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in collaboration with other like-minded team and be self-motivated.

Need more information:
Please call John on 0416 815 890 or Joanna on 0452 386 583.

How to Apply:
Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in 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.

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Why Evolve Scientific Recruitment?
Evolve is an award-winning agency specialising in scientific/technical recruitment in: Pharmaceutical, Food, Biotechnology, Chemical, Petrochemical, Environmental, Health Services, Life Sciences, Mining and more.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.