Laboratory Technician

JOB REF: FER520086
- **Time for a change?**:

- **Are you looking to gain experience in a large** **commercial laboratory?**:

- **Work with and learn from our diverse, experienced** **team.**:

- **Seeking motivated individuals to be part of our pool to fill casual** **roles based in Bibra Lake, commencing in the new year**

Agriculture has come a long way over the past 100 years and CSBP has been there every step of the way. As part of this, CSBP Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory has served the Australian agricultural industry for almost half a century enabling our customers to better understand, manage and optimise nutrient use.

Part of Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers, CSBP Soil and Plant Laboratory is one of Australia’s leading service providers for soil and plant analysis. We support informed decisions through analysis services that are facts-based, fast and fit for purpose.

We have seen a lot of change over the years, but the one constant has been our people and their dedication to continual discovery and collaboration. Our mission is to build a talented and engaged workforce through fostering an environment where diverse thinking, skills and experiences are welcomed.

**The role**

In this highly sought-after casual position you will support our high throughput CSBP Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory to meet business demands immediately and during the busy soil season.

Working as part of an encouraging and experienced team, you will analyse samples from farm, agribusiness and research customers around Australia using modern laboratory equipment. The analysis you conduct is valued by our agricultural customers and influences the commercial goals of the laboratory.

To succeed in this role you will carry out routine tasks accurately with confidence in your adherence to strict methodologies for analysis and sample preparation. You will be proactive in maintaining a safe working environment, and take pride in delivering quality and consistency in your work as part of an accountable, high performing team.

**Skills and experience you will have**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Applied Science or Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.
- Prioritising and understanding of safety at all times.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to accurately analyse data.
- Experience with Wet Chemistry techniques is highly desirable.
- Previous experience working in a high throughput laboratory will be highly regarded.

Our team of casual Laboratory Technicians are rostered in line with the demands of our laboratory, with shifts rostered between the laboratory’s operating hours of 6am-6pm during the summer months, which is typically from the beginning of January through until April. These roles will be offered with great flexibility to work part time hours, job share arrangements and schools hours.

Please be aware that inclusion in the casual pool does not guarantee a set number of shifts or hours throughout the season.

We are committed to building an engaged and talented workforce that is representative of the people who live in the communities where we operate. Fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results. We welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds and particularly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

**Applications close: 5pm (AWST) Sunday 26**th** February 2023.