Laboratory Technicians – Casual

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Imagine your future with us

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the worlds most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
  
About the Role
Join our dynamic team as a casual Laboratory Technician! In this role, you’ll be responsible for the preparation and analysis of environmental samples using techniques like weighing, digesting, titrating, and solvent extraction. You’ll ensure compliance with ALS Quality Work Instructions while organizing tasks to maximize daily efficiencies and meeting timeframes and analysis standards. We’re looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for science. TAFE qualifications and prior lab experience are desirable but not essential. Flexibility to work weekends or holidays and a dedication to quality and safety are a must.
  
The day to day

• Preparation and analysis of water, and sediment weighing, digesting, titrating, or solvent extraction of samples
• Ensuring that preparation and analytical procedures and associated tasks are conducted in accordance with ALS Quality Work Instructions
• Organising designated tasks to maximise daily efficiencies
• Completing all tasks within both the timeframe set by the Supervisor and the relevant analysis standard
• Highlighting anomalies in results and sample type/behaviour.

The essentials

• A genuine interest in the Science industry
• TAFE qualifications desirable but not essential
• A desire to work in a high-throughput, client-focused environment, with preference given to those with previous commercial laboratory experience
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
• Dedication to good laboratory practices with regard to quality of results and health and safety
• Flexibility to work public holidays and weekend shifts if required
• Willingness to be cross trained in other sections of the laboratory
• Dedication to go the extra mile, be solutions driven and ensure there is no compromise on quality

Working at ALS

Our people drive our success at ALS.

We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.

At ALS, youll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

  

Our benefits include:

• Discounts with Bupa, HCF, Hertz, HSBC, Virgin Australia
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
• Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
• Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
• Employee Assistance Program providing counselling, support and coaching
• Friendly working environment with accessible management
• Influenza Vaccinations
• Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates

Everyone matters

At ALS, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.  We aim to reflect the diverse communities in which we work and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons living with disability and LGBTQ .

  

About ALS

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

  

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

  

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.