**Permanent, full time position with a major Newcastle employer**:
- **Great working environment with a team of supportive and collaborative colleagues**
**The role**
An exciting opportunity exists for a Laboratory Technician/Scientific Officer to work as part of our Grinding Media Sales / Technical team. As a business, we pride ourselves on being best in class for quality products and providing timely technical support for our customers.
- physical testing of marked ball sample preparations and retrievals, ultrasonic testing and assisting in metallurgical investigations
- timely and accurate preparation, testing, recording, and reporting of test results
- maintaining and calibrating testing machines and
- assisting in customer circuit analysis and optimisation.
In addition to the responsibilities outlined, there would be requirements of travel from time to time to conduct after sales technical support for our customers.
**About you**
To be successful in this role you will:
- be experienced in laboratory testing and testing procedures
- be able to demonstrate the attributes required to perform analytical tasks that require a meticulous and disciplined approach
- be able to demonstrate your passion for improving controls, processes and systems and
- be self directed wiht the ability to work independently and as part of a small team of dedicated people
- Demontrated ability to work safely at all times is a critical requirement
- A Cert IV in laboratory practices would be advantageous
- A tertiary qualification in Geology, Metallurgy, Chemistry or a trade qualification in a relevant discipline would also be beneficial from the perspective of future advancement within the Technology/R & D group.
**Our business**
Molycop is a global market leader in the manufacture and supply of grinding media, mining chemicals, and rail consumables. The company has built a strong reputation over many years for outstanding service, industry knowledge, and trusted supply. Molycop produces high-quality products with maximum durability, designed to resist wear and deliver exceptional performance to mining assets. These businesses supply direct to mining companies and manufacturing suppliers to the mining industry.
The Molycop Australia business employs around 650 employees across operations in Waratah, (Newcastle), Cootamundra (NSW) and Bassendean (WA) and competes in the global market with its world class Rail and Grinding Media products. The company holds market leading sustainability credentials through its EAF steelmaking process, a long-term renewable energy purchasing commitment and exceptional recycling capability. The Molycop team is committed to building the circular economy, liberating value from waste streams and supporting customers' sustainability goals.
**Why join Molycop?**
- _Our plant is central to Newcastle, based in Waratah with free on-site parking_
- _We are truly passionate about safety and proud of our safety performance and culture_
- _Our team goes above and beyond, is collaborative and supportive, and we enjoy coming to work_
- _We offer great conditions and benefits such as flexible working arrangements_
- _We have an on-site subsidised canteen plus discounted gym membership._