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Job Description
SGS is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the team in Kalgoorlie under the Geochemistry laboratory.Our culture is a focused and supportive one, and we are genuinely committed to making it a great place to work for all employees. Good literacy, team playing, attention to detail and initiative are required. This is not a FIFO position.
* Based in Kalgoorlie, WA
* Roster 8 on/4 off - 10 hrs shift (day & night)
* Permanent Full-Time
* Salary $90k - $94k
Responsibilities will include, however are not limited to:
* Ensure a safe work environment exists for self and all staff. Assist in the daily management of the Laboratory and ensure timely and quality analysis of samples. Act as a relieve supervisor as and when required.
* Maintain detailed and accurate records pertaining to sample submission, sample preparation process and achieving sample turnaround time.
* Maintaining of all areas of the laboratory including the following specific procedures.
* Fairly delegate tasks to the team of sample preparation and laboratory assistants daily
* Monitor and assist with productivity of the laboratory and ensure all samples are progressing through the laboratory in a timely manner
* Ensure that samples are organized and arrange for return of samples and waste materials to clients (if required) in a timely manner and following the correct procedures
* Ensure all new staff are trained and training documents available
* Ensure all staff are following Health and Safety procedures in all areas of the laboratory
* Coordinate with clients and keep them informed with sample progress
* Ensure all laboratory work areas are kept clean, functional and uncontaminated
* Ensure all analysis is completed and work priorities are organized to meet client needs/contracts
* Maintain the Quality Management System and Laboratory Manuals
* Check results for quality and accuracy
* Schedule regular maintenance and do basic maintenance on equipment as and when required
* Perform general administrative support duties, as required
Qualifications
As the successful candidate you will have:
* Professional qualifications in chemistry or a related discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience
* Experience in laboratory work, sample preparation and chemical knowledge
* Basic understanding of computer applications
* Understanding of acid extraction methods and recognition of sample types
* Understanding Analytical procedures
* Understanding of fire assay operation and laboratory techniques
* Demonstrated experience in administration
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