Laboratory Assistant

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

A great opportunity exists for a FIFO Laboratory Assistant at our Wodgina Laboratory near Marble Bar with a 2 weeks on 2 weeks off roster. 

Some of the responsibilities for this role include, however, not limited to:

• Understanding and performance of sample preparation procedures
• Understanding and performance of fire assay procedures
• Great opportunity to improve your skills and completing courses run by an external training company.
• Great company benefits including SGS Rewards, where our staff can access discounts, recognition and wellbeing.
• Delivery of quality samples

Qualifications and/or experience whilst desirable are not essential.

• Understanding of sample preparation procedures and fusion methods and recognition of sample types.
• Organisation and Efficiency
• Teamwork and Co-operation
• Physically fit due to required tasks and responsibilities.
• Meet site access requirements (ie: training, induction and medical requirements)

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work

•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business

•    Paid parental leave

•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations

•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers

•    Ongoing learning & development 

•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)

•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.