Laboratory Technician

Posted Date: 24 Dec 2024
- Location: Guildford, WA, AU

**WesTrac is an equipment solutions company and one of the world's leading Caterpillar Dealerships with a rich history of supporting thousands of customers across the mining and construction industries in Australia. At WesTrac our primary focus is our people. We know that our success is the result of more than 4,000 talented people working together to achieve amazing outcomes.**

Reporting to the**Laboratory Supervisor, the **Laboratory Technician** is accountable for conducting appropriate testing and analysis of fluid samples (e.g. oil, coolant, fuel and grease) including uploading results and checking for quality prior to release for interpretation and data analysis. The role also assists occasionally with the preparation of samples for analysis.

This position will be offered on a 6-month fixed term contract with the potential to extend.

**Location**: South Guildford, WA

**Roster**: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, fortnightly rotating roster between mornings (6am-2:30pm) and afternoons (2pm-10:30pm)

**About you**:

- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or above
- Strong computer literacy skills - MS Windows & Office (critical), LabWare/LIMS (desirable)
- Experience in a laboratory environment - fast-paced, high-volume sample processing labs advantageous
- Comfortable with some manual handling and lifting
- Some flexibility with rosters and shifts to accommodate varying operational requirements, including occasional weekend work
- Familiar with instruments and software used in machinery fluid analysis e.g. viscometers, particle counters, FTIR, IC, and ICP-OES (desirable)
- High level of attention to detail and analytical skills
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a close-knit team and autonomously
- Instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and experience with automation systems will be highly considered

**What we offer**:

- Exposure and experience with cutting-edge laboratory and automation systems exclusive to WesTrac WA - the only lab of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region
- Job security with a consistent pipeline of work
- Unrivalled training and development via The WesTrac Institute
- Family-friendly, Perth-based rostered work - Stay home every night
- Free and secure parking on-site
- Fantastic team environment and inclusive work culture
- Made for More Rewards program with discounts at retailers like Woolworths, Caltex, Apple, Crown, Qantas and many more
- WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality._
- Job #3468_