Laboratory Assistant

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence.
Backed by SGS's global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across the country.
We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
Job Description
SGS is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join the team in Tennant Creek, NT.
The roster will be 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, days only.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Unloading, loading, sorting, and weighing samples onto drying racks while maintaining numerical order.
Reconciling samples delivered with the sample submission form, including extras and missing samples, on the sample sorting sheet (ISO sheet).
Crushing, filter pressing, splitting samples, and transferring sub-samples for digestion, maintaining numerical order, following established quality control procedures, and avoiding contamination.
Qualifications
The successful applicant will have:
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (desirable)
Previous laboratory experience (desirable)
Experience with AAS and PAL is desirable but not essential.
Additional Information
WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global company.
Here are some benefits of working for SGS:
Flexible work arrangements
Sustainability embedded in our culture and operations
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for volunteering and blood donations
Corporate health and wellbeing programs
Ongoing learning and development
Career advancement opportunities nationally and globally
SGS Rewards: Employee benefits platform offering retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce and encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.
Employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
We believe diversity fosters a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present, and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation, and the ongoing cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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