Asbestos Analyst

Company Description

We are SGS - the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

**Job Description**:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled person to work as an Asbestos Analyst, based in Alexandria, NSW, you will assist management in maintaining SGS’ capability to analyse soil, water and air. In particular, to conduct routine analyses in the Hygiene section and to deliver quality and timely laboratory results.

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

- Undertake routine preparation and analysis of soil and water samples.
- Perform asbestos fiber counting and asbestos identification on a range of materials including building materials, soil, water and dust samples.
- Perform onsite sampling as required by the client.
- Become an authorised signatory for Fibre counting and Fibre identification.
- Participate in external and internal proficiency testing as required by the business.
- Carry out scheduled instrument calibration and maintenance in accordance with documented procedures.
- Understand and uphold general laboratory QA/QC criteria and NATA accreditation requirements and ensure the quality of data produced fulfils the requirements of SGS’s quality policy, NATA certification and stated data quality objectives.
- Develop and validate new analytical methods and instrumentation as required by the business.
- Perform other duties as directed by the section supervisor to ensure the smooth running of the section.

**Qualifications**:

- Appropriate tertiary qualification desirable, TAFE certificates minimum.
- Experience in Asbestos analysis using PLM/Dispersion staining technique is a must.
- Flexibility with working hours and tasks, as some weekend work and overtime will be required from time to time.
- Previous NATA signatory status in asbestos identification preferred.

Additional Information

**WHY WORK FOR SGS?**
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global Company. Let’s break down what that means for you.
- As a Company, we have embraced the shift to **flexible work**. We encourage our employees, wherever operationally possible, to work in arrangements that support a work-life balance.
- We’re a Company who believe our impact on society is important, so **Sustainability is embedded in our culture **and the way we do business.
- ** Paid Parental leave **scheme for 8 weeks for eligible employees.
- We are driven to ensure we have a positive impact on our local communities through **paid employee volunteering days** and regularly encouraging time off to donate blood.
- ** Health & Wellbeing** is important to us, which is why we offer annual health club membership rebates and discounted private health insurance, as well as a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Ongoing learning & development** is vital to the success of any Company. We believe in investing in our employees, so we offer education assistance programs and encourage the use of our online learning platform.
- ** Career Development Opportunities **(nationally and Globally)

**COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU**

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