Laboratory Assistant - Part-time - Hiring Immediately

About the role:

Our client is a boutique contract testing and formulation laboratory based on the south-west side of Brisbane. They are currently seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support their ongoing project work.

Working hours are expected to be 2-3 days per week, ~15 hrs between Monday to Friday and there is some flexibility to dictate your own hours. This is a part-time role that will be engaged as a casual contract but has the opportunity to become permanent.

The position is to start in early June and will report to the R&D Chemist.  The role will be responsible for (but not limited to):
 

• Data entry and report writing;
• Sample receipt and dispatch;
• Some basic laboratory techniques such as pH and physical testing;
• Assist with Stability and Validation trials
• Be responsible for Workplace Health and Safety;
• Manage maintenance and calibration of equipment;
• Maintaining laboratory stock levels;
• Buffer preparation.

Skills & Experience:

The successful applicant must have:
 

• A Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor of Science;
• A car and a license is mandatory as the site is not accessible via public transport.
• A solid understanding of Chemistry and related analytical techniques;
• High attention to detail and very good communication skills;
• Good quality assurance and documentation skills;
• Excellent computer skills – Microsoft office essential with previous database or LIMS experience highly desired;
• Knowledge of chemical safety, storage requirements and SDS interpretation;
• APVMA knowledge or experience beneficial but not critical;

How to apply:
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Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Note: Applications only accepted from Australian / NZ residents with valid Australian work rights or temporary residents on work visas e.g. Working Holiday Visa.

For more information, please call Bridie on 07 3175 0680.

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