Phycologist

Company Description

We are SGS - the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

**Job Description**:
As a member of the laboratory team based in Pert Airport, you will assist the Operations Manager in maintaining SGS’s analysis capability.

Responsiblities:

- Undertake routine preparation and analysis of potable, fresh, estuarine and sea water for algal counts, species identification and biovolume calculation.
- Analyse samples within their holding time and provide results by the due date.
- Ensure equipment and laboratory is kept clean and maintained to avoid contamination and protect the company’s assets.
- Assist with data validation for technical reports
- Carry out scheduled calibration and maintenance of instruments in accordance with the written procedures.
- Understand and adhere to laboratory QA/QC criteria and NATA accreditation requirements.
- Ensure that safety equipment and PPE is used correctly as required.
- Report immediately on any unsafe work condition or equipment to the supervisor.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Laboratory Manager/Microbiological & Hygiene Supervisor.

**Qualifications**:

- Graduate degree in science, with a background in phycology, marine & freshwater aquatic ecology.
- At least 3 years of industry experience.
- Experience in laboratory environment preferred.
- Experience with microscopes is required

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 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.