Laboratory Technician

SGS is the world leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700  laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. 

As a Laboratory Technician based in Koolan Island you will be responsible for the quality of preparation and analysis of designated samples during your shift. This is a FIFO positions with a 2&1 roster.

Some other responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Understand the processes of sample preparation and analysis of samples by XRF.
• Day to day upkeep of analytical and sample preparation equipment.
• Delivery of quality samples to both internal and external customers.
• Understand assay methods and recognition of sample types.

The successful person will have:

• Experience in a similar laboratory environment.
• Experience in sample preparation.
• Current drivers licence.
• Experience in fusion XRF (desirable).
• Laboratory based qualification or similar, in a related field preferred.

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.