Laboratory Assistant

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Casual Laboratory Assistant and kick-start your career in the science industry!

In this hands-on role, you’ll play a vital part in our environmental laboratory, performing routine analyses that make a real impact. You’ll gain valuable laboratory experience, develop practical skills, and work alongside a supportive team of professionals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow in a scientific career, contribute to meaningful work, and produce accurate results in a timely and efficient manner.

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Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

• Preparation and analysis of routine samples.
• Compliance with analytical methods and quality MS.
• Preparation of standards.
• Calibration, operation and maintenance of analytical instruments.
• Analysis and recording of data/results.
• Collection of field or factory samples.
• Assist chemists in various tasks including minor repairs of equipment.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to the role

We’re looking for someone with a solid foundation in science and a passion for hands-on lab work. To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• A Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (TAFE) or equivalent qualification
• Around 1–2 years of practical laboratory or related industry experience
• Willingness to be flexible with tasks and working hours, including afternoon shifts

Ready to make an impact in environmental science? Apply now and start your journey with our supportive and dynamic laboratory team!

Additional Information

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.