Laboratory Technician

Title: Laboratory Technician

Work location: Balcatta Facility, Perth WA

Roster: 3-5 days per week, flexible rostering available

Temporary Contract for 3 month duration, with potential for opportunities to extend

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant in our new facility in Balcatta, to work in a temporary contract with the Manufacturing team in a friendly and dynamic work environment. If you are a self-motivated, organised and communicative person you may be the right fit to join our team of scientists, engineers, among other professionals, who are working on developing green technologies.

The main responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician role are:

- Work with the team to develop an understanding of the core design concepts and materials-related properties related to the project.
- Conduct experimental laboratory-based trials within the FFI’s Balcatta laboratory facility to evaluate various manufacturing methods related to the relevant green technologies
- Prepare samples of composite materials and perform characterisation using a range of laboratory-based analytical techniques under the guidance of relevant team members.
- Document all activities to facilitate progress tracking
- Analyse and interpret experimental data to draw key trends and findings, and disseminate those experimental findings to the wider team
- Work with the team to engage with vendors for the sourcing of materials and, where applicable, provide input into the development of products suited to FFI needs.

All personnel have a responsibility to behave in a manner, which ensures that their actions or omissions, do not adversely affect the environment or health, safety and well-being of colleagues, contractors or others. Personnel must:

- Meet all responsibilities as outlined in the Health, Safety and Environment Policies;
- Participate in any training and safety initiatives implemented by the company;
- Comply with all safety directives, and work instructions;
- Immediately report any incident or potential hazard to their supervisor; and
- Correctly utilize any Personal Protective Equipment distributed.

Qualifications and skills required:

- A background in science or engineering disciplines is preferred
- Experience working in a hand-on role such as a laboratory or workshop
- Ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work in a demanding environment
- Strong understanding of FFI Freedom Culture
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Has a friendly “can do” attitude
- Exhibits self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative
- Exhibit enthusiasm
- Highly effective team player
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills and other analytical equipment software desired

Key Relationships/Interactions:
Internal:

- Scientists within the Science and Technology team at Balcatta
- The (hydrogen electrolyser) Manufacturing team

External:

- Materials suppliers

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.