Lab Technician

Laboratory Technician ( NO SPONSOR)
- Full time /Casual position (FIFO SOMETIMES)

We are require a Laboratory Technician specialising in Civil or Geotechnical Testing with at least three years of relevant experience for a casual position at our base facility in Canning Vale.

**The successful applicant will be required to**:

- Plan and perform fieldwork and laboratory testing of construction materials, particularly asphalt and bitumen
- Collate, compute and analyse test data for the purpose of producing test reports
- Assist with maintenance of laboratory equipment by conducting regular stocktakes, calibrations and checks
- Liaise with laboratory management and clients to co-ordinate workflows, work instructions, checklists, batch records and logs

**The successful applicant will possess the following minimum skills and qualifications**:

- Minimum of 1 years' experience as a Civil Engineering Technician in an accredited Construction Materials Testing Laboratory
- Tertiary qualification specifically targeted towards construction material testing e.g., certificate, diploma etc.
- Extensive experience with portable nuclear density gauges, especially for testing compaction of asphalt
- Relevant experience in Quality System Management, Auditing, Testing, Training, Planning, Scheduling and Research
- Previous experience assisting/supporting Civil Engineers in estimating costs and preparing sketches and tabulations
- Collecting and analysing data, and carrying out computations
- High attention to detail and ability to consistently follow standards
- Commitment to quality and efficiency
- Reliable and able to work independently and in a team
- Good time management and organisations skills
- Highly disciplined with ability to follow instructions, both written and verbal
- Well-developed skills and understanding of computer systems for monitoring and reporting of data (especially Microsoft Word and Excel or other LIMS)
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

1. I'm an Australian citizen

2. I'm a permanent resident and/or NZ citizen

3. I have a family/partner visa with no restrictions

4. I have a graduate temporary work visa

5. I have a holiday temporary work visa

6. I have a temporary visa with restrictions on work location (e.g. skilled regional visa 491)

7. I have a temporary protection or safe haven enterprise work visa

8. I have a temporary visa with no restrictions (e.g. doctoral student)

9. I have a temporary visa with restrictions on work hours (e.g. student visa, retirement visa)

10. I have a temporary visa with restrictions on industry (e.g. temporary activity visa 408) require sponsorship to work for a new employer (e.g. 482, 457)

11. I live in Western Australia

Pay: $25.80 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person