Trainee Laboratory Technicians - Multiple roles

Alliance Geotechnical

About Us:

Established in 2003, Alliance Geotechnical provides innovative specialty consultancy and testing services on large scale civil and infrastructure projects. Over the last 10 years we’ve grown from 20-150 employees, and we now work on a diverse range of signature projects with blue-chip clients such as Acciona, Ausgrid, Jemena, CPB and Gamuda. For example, we’ve worked on projects in the Sydney Opera House, WestConnex Link Tunnel, Parramatta Light Rail, Sydney International Speedway and solar farms across Australia, to name just a few. In 2015 we opened our specialty geo-testing laboratory which liaises with universities to provide state-of-the art testing for Tier 1 companies and which has the best equipment in Australia.

Seven Hills, Sydney NSW

Full time

$26 – $27 per hour

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable entry level Laboratory Technicians to work in our Seven Hills Laboratory. This would suit school leavers or those looking for a career change who are willing to study whilst working full time.

The role entails heavy lifting of soil repetitively over your 8-hour shift in a dusty and very physically demanding environment.

You will perform a variety of tasks ranging from performing soil sample preparation, daily laboratory compaction testing, data entry, to assisting with the maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Comprehensive on-the-job training is provided, and successful applicants will have the opportunity to undertake a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques as part of their role, supported through our Alliance Learning Centre.

To be eligible for the Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques you cannot be currently studying another qualification including any type of Degree.

Career advancement is available for people who are reliable and complete their studies.

To be successful you will need:

A 'can-do' attitude

Strong work ethic and reliability

Career growth willingness

The ability to undertake manual handling safely

Physically able to repetitively lift and move heavy loads / equipment (Up to 20kg repetitively)

Be able to work as part of a team