About the Role:
Our Sydney office is recruiting for a Lab Technician to work within a multinational company based onsite at a customer site located at Portland near Lithgow (Mount Piper Power Station).
Our client offers sampling and testing for a range of environmental and process water samples.
The role is an ongoing contract opportunity.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will report directly to the onsite Laboratory Manager. Some tasks include but are not limited to:
* Conducting physical testing of samples
* Setting up, operating and maintaining all laboratory equipment
* Independently performing daily routine, non-routine analysis and tasks within the required turnaround time
* Conducting field sampling for chemistry and environmental samples (Regional Waters and Bores)
Skills/Qualifications:
* Qualifications in Chemistry or equivalent is preferred but not essential
* An interest in gaining experience within chemical/environmental testing
* Exposure to analytical testing such as pH, conductivity, turbidity, gravimetric analysis, titrations would be ideal
* Keen and diligent work ethic with good people skills to work within this enthusiastic team
* Be living close to the Portland/Lithgow area with a drivers licence
Benefits/Culture:
This is an ongoing contract with an excellent company offering training. An ideal role for a candidate who is looking to start their career and gain experience in the chemical/environmental sector and wants to build on their career in a laboratory with career opportunities. Hours are day shift Monday to Friday.
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 unrestricted Australian work rights.
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