Laboratory Technician

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 96,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,700 offices and laboratories around the world

**Job Description**:
Flexibility is critical as you may be required to complete day, afternoon and/or night shifts. Working as part of a fast-paced, team, you will be responsible for:

- Receipting, recording, sorting and storing coal samples as required
- Carry out routine laboratory analysis
- Day to day upkeep of analytical and sample preparation equipment.
- Accurately conducting physical coal testing and analysis of routine samples
- Compliance with analytical methods, procedures and SGS Quality Systems & onsite HSE Standards
- Delivery of quality samples to both internal and external customers.
- Understanding of assay methods and recognition of sample types

**Qualifications**:

- Strong communication skills
- The ability to work in a team environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- A flexible schedule to cover various shifts and rosters
- A valid driver's licence and reliable transport are essential
- Please note that this role will involve manual handling.

Additional Information

SGS is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. SGS may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 based on mandated state government/client requirements or in line with SGS policy. Vaccination requirements may differ from role to role based on their risk category and duties performed. Where relevant, proof of immunisation status will be required.

**WHY WORK FOR SGS?**
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global Company. Let’s break down what that means for you.
- As a Company, we have embraced the shift to **flexible work**. We encourage our employees, wherever operationally possible, to work in arrangements that support a work-life balance.
- We’re a Company who believe our impact on society is important, so **Sustainability is embedded in our culture **and the way we do business.
- ** Paid Parental leave **scheme for 8 weeks for eligible employees.
- We are driven to ensure we have a positive impact on our local communities through **paid employee volunteering days** and regularly encouraging time off to donate blood.
- ** Health & Wellbeing** is important to us, which is why we offer annual health club membership rebates and discounted private health insurance, as well as a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Ongoing learning & development** is vital to the success of any Company. We believe in investing in our employees, so we offer education assistance programs and encourage the use of our online learning platform.
- ** Career Development Opportunities **(nationally and Globally)

**COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU**

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.