Lab Technician

QinetiQ employs more than 6000 people in 51 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

QinetiQ is developing at an incredible pace year on year and we’re not slowing down

This is an exciting phase in our history and we are looking for an experienced Lab Technician, based in Melbourne that will see you working within our Integrated Engineering Services division.

You’ll share our values of Performance, Collaboration and Integrity, and our purpose to protect the safety and security of our nation. Joining our talented team, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive environment with an enviable culture which inspires our people to deliver their best work.

As the Lab Technician, your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to;
Participate in the setting up and execution of experiments and trials in laboratories and specialist test facilities

Analysis of test data under direction from scientists and engineers

Maintenance of test facilities, liaising with workshop staff as required, prepare hardware and materials, conduct pretest

checks and post-test clean-up

Ensure compliance documentation required for the safe operation of the laboratory is in place and current including managing the risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace

Assist in the preparation and review of risk assessments and process documentation

Manage the calibration requirements of the test laboratory

To be successful in the role of Lab Technician, you will need demonstrated experience, knowledge & skills in the following areas:
Demonstrated experience in laboratory testing

Ability to interpret and following testing protocols and standards

Good oral and written communication skills including the ability to collate, interpret and report technical information concepts, procedures and laboratory test results

Understanding of WHS principles relating to chemical laboratories

Experience in handling chemicals

Good mechanical aptitude and experience working in technical workshops.

A tertiary qualification in science or engineering is highly desirable but not essential and/or extensive experience working in a laboratory environment

Life at QinetiQ

Are you ready to be part of a game-changing team leading the development of tomorrow’s technology? When you join QinetiQ, you’ll work alongside some of the industry’s most brilliant minds. We offer generous benefits to support you throughout each stage of your career, including industry-leading flexibility and generous performance rewards. At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed. Some of our benefits include:
Individual Professional development allowance

Flexible work

Leave purchase

Loyalty leave

Individual and company performance bonuses

Complimentary salary continuance insurance

Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back

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