Prep Technician

Job Description

Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Day Shift and Afternoon Shift positions are available Casual positions also available with flexible shift times Location based in Murarrie QLD 4172

The Prep Technician will be primarily responsible for sample preparation and involved in some analysis and other lab duties.

Reporting to the Team Leader, responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Receiving and sorting samples, assigning tests in accordance with the database and preparing batch sheets on Microsoft Excel. Extracting analytes from water/soil samples as directed by the Standard Operating Procedures. Ensuring traceability of samples prepared and performing quality control tests. Treating quarantine samples in accordance with quarantine procedures as directed by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) approved representative. Discarding waste in accordance with safety and environmental considerations and replenishing consumable items (e.g. pipettes, vials, solvents). Performing calibrations of POVAs such as syringes, steppers and solvent dispensers and other lab equipment.

Qualifications

A Science degree; certificate in Laboratory Techniques; or laboratory experience is preferred but not a requirement for this role.

About You

Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to structure thoughts deliberately, logically, and directly. Strong desire to continually learn and improve. Strategic thinking mindset and ‘hands-on’ approach to learning. Strong commitment to safety

Additional Information

All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.

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