Laboratory Technician

At Heathgate we are driving change. We are looking for exceptional people who will help us accelerate the drive to clean and sustainable energy.  Since 2000 we have mined uranium in the far north of South Australia using the unique and low-impact in-situ recovery (ISR) method to source and recover uranium ore from underground without shifting the earth. We are an industry leader who respects and cares for the environment and our community. 

About the Role 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our high performing team. The role will be responsible for providing professional technical advice, analysis and undertake technical project delivery and reports whilst ensuring the maintenance of the laboratory, databases and equipment.

About the Job:

Provide professional technical advice, analysis and undertake reporting within the laboratory, including the following:

• 8:6 alternating day/night roster - FIFO
• Process solids and solutions including final product;
• Identification of extreme results and recommending further analytical tests;
• Identification of anomalous data in various forms and implement appropriate actions to rectify errors;
• Metallurgical, chemical and production process investigations to optimise plant and wellfield performance;
• Data collection and collation, including the application of relevant physical or chemical equations;
• Undertake basic statistical analysis methods.

Desirable qualifications, knowledge and experience.

• Knowledge of XRF analysis
• Familiarity with calibration of laboratory equipment
• Certificate III Level Qualification or higher
• Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry would be highly regarded

Essential Qualities and Attributes:

• Solid laboratory experience within the industry;
• Understanding of key chemistry fundamentals, including an understanding of concepts such as anionic and cationic compounds,
  
  x-ray fluorescence, pH, conductivity and potential;
• Well-developed mathematical and analysis skills;
• The ability to use standard Microsoft Office spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Applies innovate and modern thinking to solve problems.

Why Work for Heathgate?

Exceptional people are essential for our continuing success and innovation.  We appreciate and reward exceptional work. We encourage, challenge, and support our people to achieve their professional goals. In addition to this commitment, we offer:

• Excellent total remuneration with performance incentives.
• Novated Vehicle Leases.
• Employee Benefits program (retail discounts and more).
• Private Health Insurance Subsidy.
• Study Assistance and Professional Development programs.
• Relocation assistance should the successful candidate reside outside South Australia.
• Supportive, professional, experienced team environment.

Our culture is unique. We work in a dynamic, learning focused environment. If this appeals to you and you have the skills, experience and attributes outlined above, we'd love to hear from you.

Heathgate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds as we believe diversity delivers advantages to our business and workplace and contributes to technical excellence.

We acknowledge that we are operating on Adnyamathanha country and encourage applicants of from the Adnyamathanha community, or applicants from other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent to apply.

To Apply

To apply, submit your CV and a covering letter to Human Resources - , or click 'apply' to directly submit your application. Only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia need apply.

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