Instrument Operator

Market Leader in environmental analysis leveraging state-of-the-art technology
- Discount benefits and infinite learning opportunities with a global firm
- Rewarding Career Path and development to support your leadership growth

**The Role**

The Environmental Division in Wangara, in Perth’s northern suburbs, is seeking two instrument operators to become part of either the Inorganic or Organic Team that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering quality results on time. The position is
**Monday - Friday on the day shift but afternoon is also negotiable.**
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with the Quality Procedures Manual
- Supervision and training of laboratory staff
- Prioritising daily workloads
- Monitoring instrument performance
- Ensuring compliance with the laboratory’s QC requirements
- Preparing standards for sample analysis
- Maintaining relevant documentation

**About you**
- At least 2 years’ experience in a commercial laboratory
- Successfully completed a Bachelor or Honours degree (Chemistry major preferred)
- Inorganic -Metrohm Omnis, ThermoFisher Aquakem/Gallery, Agilent ICPOES and /or ICPMS, Shimadzu TOC-L, Skalar SAN++ experience in any of the instruments listed would be advantageous
- Organic - Agilent GCMS, GCFID or Shimadzu LCMSMS experience in any of the instruments listed would be advantageous
- A critical thinker who enjoys problem solving, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on technical equipment
- A working knowledge of various inorganic or organic sample preparation techniques
- A working knowledge of lab safety requirements
- Preferably worked in a quality accredited environment
- A keen interest in either Inorganic or Organic analysis
- Ability to work flexible hours or do overtime occasionally as the workload dictates

We are specifically seeking an individual with well-developed communication, analytical and practical problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and prioritise demanding workloads.

This Full-Time position is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated person to step up into a position where opportunities abound to further advance hands-on laboratory skills and technical knowledge

**The benefits**
At ALS we believe that the people we employ are what makes ALS the great company it is today. We offer many benefits to staff, including and not limited to:

- A great work location with local retail surrounding, onsite vending machines, expansive outdoor lunch areas and ping pong table to enjoy your breaks
- Health fund discounts with HBF & Bupa
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
- Corporate superannuation benefits
- Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
- Bespoke leadership development programs & mentoring available
- Friendly working environment with accessible senior leadership
- RISE gender equity and Mentoring program
- Influenza Vaccinations
- Strong focus and initiatives to support mental health including access to independent psychologists via our EAP program

We actively support a diverse workforce and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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Applications covering relevant qualifications and any related experience will be treated with the strictest confidence.