About the company/role:
* Growing fertiliser company with a strong passion for innovation and sustainability
* Based close to Geelong
* Casual contract with high potential to extend or view to go permanent for the right candidate
* Full-time hours, Monday-Friday
* ASAP start
Duties include, but not limited to:
* Perform the required daily analytical work for the efficient, effective and safe operations
* Carrying out sampling and analysis in accordance with equipment and process guidelines, safety manuals, maintenance manuals and any other policies and procedures
* Conducting laboratory work for digestate, feedstock, fertiliser, pathogens and metals
* Ensuring that the laboratory, equipment and pilot plant areas are always clean, safe and well maintained
* Coordinate the taking of samples in a timely and scientifically sound manner
* Ensuring that feedstock delivery is in accordance with EPA regulations and licenses
* Understand the underlying science of the anaerobic digestion and fertiliser production process
* Enter data into software
* Understand the plant systems alarms where laboratory analysis needs to be supplied to help resolve issues
* Manage the chemical inventory and storage system
* Manage laboratory spares system
* Recording and reporting any OH&S incidents
* Report any breakdowns of equipment which cannot be easily rectified by lab staff
* Supervision of other laboratory staff (including students) from time to time
Skills/experience:
* Tertiary education in Science majoring in Biology, Microbiology or Chemistry. PhD or Masters will be highly regarded
* Experience working in a fast-paced environment is ideal
* Understanding of the R&D environment
* Excellent communication and time management skills
* Passion and eagerness to learn and ability to multitask
Culture & Benefits:
* Be part of a growing company who invests in their passion for innovation and sustainability goals
* Potential for strong career growth and progression
* Full training provided
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If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).
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