Laboratory Technician

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.

SGS are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Laboratory Technician to join our team in Portsmith. This role is ideal for a hands-on individual with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality analytical results. You will contribute to the smooth operation of the laboratory through accurate sample preparation, equipment maintenance, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include, however, not limited to: 

• Undertake sample preparation, analysis, and reporting in accordance with established methods and procedures.
• Perform laboratory equipment calibrations to ensure accurate and reliable operation.
• Understand and comply with general laboratory QA/QC criteria and NATA accreditation requirements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and work areas in a clean, tidy, and contamination-free condition, ensuring protection of company assets.
• Report any unsafe working conditions or faulty equipment immediately to the supervisor.

the successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Science, preferably Chemistry, or equivalent.
• Experience in a general laboratory environment preferred.
• Flexibility in working hours, tasks, and willingness to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver superior results through accuracy, organisation, and commitment to quality.

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.