Laboratory Technician

4 days ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Intertek Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About Intertek

TOTAL QUALITY. ASSURED.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 44,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely

About the role

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager and QAQC Chemist, the Laboratory Technician is
responsible for processing and analysing client samples through to the recording of analytical results;
and preparing reports to ensure compliance with Intertek operating procedures, ISO17025 standard and
Client requirements in a timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Weighing mineral samples for analysis in the laboratory and fire assay sections, using the catch
weight system.

• Conduct analysis using a variety of digestion, dissolution and fusion methods testing in accordance
with laboratory work instructions and test methods.

• Digestion of fire assay gold prills in accordance with laboratory work instructions.

• Making of laboratory acidic and other chemical solutions used for digestions.

• Cleaning of laboratory equipment.

• Ensure all sampling, testing and analysis is conducted safely and accurately to maintain consistent
quality standards.

• Complete work in a timely manner by following the priorities set, this includes but is not limited to
picking up of samples, sample preparation and laboratory duties.

• Perform sample preparation when required

Qualifications / Experience / Skills:

Previous laboratory experience desirable
Laboratory certification highly regarded
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work within a small team to achieve key objectives
Strong organisational skills
Ability to develop and implement appropriate procedures
Computer literacy skills are required
Committed and reliable.

Culture

Intertek is an Equal Opportunity employer and it is our Company's policy to employ suitably qualified or experienced persons without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment due to their ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected group status.

We recognise and respect the value and contribution that individuals of different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives bring to our organization and we are committed to providing a positive, safe and inclusive work environment for everyone in our diverse and talented team.

Intertek is also committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, equitable and accessible for people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for our vacancies. If you have any questions in relation to our recruitment process, please email us at ***************

Remuneration & benefits

Laboratory Technician