Laboratory Technician

**Laboratory Technician - LOCAL GOVERNMENT organisation**

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure with your local government by working alongside and supporting the facility's scientists and Laboratory Services Staff.
- Excellent hourly rate of $30.00 + Super
- Immediate Start Available
- Work hours 8.15am to 4.00pm
- Toowoomba - Mt Kynoch Location
- Excellent work environment

**WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR**:

- Formal qualification (Certificate Level III in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent) in laboratory work.
- If you do not hold a Cert III in Laboratory Techniques, this must be obtained within 12 months after start date
- Capacity and willingness to undertake further studies to maintain standard of knowledge and skills base within laboratory operations (tertiary studies preferable).
- Current QLD ‘C’ Class manual drivers licence.
- A diploma in Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, etc. desirable

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- Provide support to the Scientists and other Laboratory Services staff, including the provision of routine information
- Perform basic/routine laboratory testing as required
- Prepare bacteriological media
- Clean laboratory glassware and apparatus and prepare sample containers
- Collect water, wastewater and environmental samples
- Assist in conducting sub-sampling
- Enter sample and result information into the Laboratory Information Management System, and produce routine reports
- Provide backup to Microbiology, Biological Oxygen Demand and Suspended Solids

**ABOUT US**

FINDMEA is a national employment agency with a passionate management team, combining over 40 years of recruitment experience to find the right people. For us, its personal. We see beyond the CV to discover your real potential.

If you believe that this is the role for you, please apply

**Job Types**: Full-time, Casual

**Salary**: $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

- C Class License (preferred)
- Certificate of Laboratory Skills (or equivalent) (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)