Occupational Hygiene Technician

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.  In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Environment Testing Australia New Zealand is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 200 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Auckland and Christchurch, with Client Service Offices located in Adelaide, Darwin, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also operate field sampling services out of Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in all areas of Environmental analysis, including Contaminated Soil, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Soil Vapour, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Stack Emissions, Work Place Air, Ambient Air, Dust, Drinking Water, Surface Water run off, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater. 

Job Description

• Full time, permanent role
• This position is based in Welshpool WA 6106
• Experienced technicians and recent graduates with university/TAFE lab experience encouraged to apply

The Occupational Hygiene Technician is a split role encompassing both field work and laboratory based work. Field work includes sampling for water, airborne fibres, and workplace atmospheres for respirable and inhalable dusts and other airborne contaminants. Laboratory analysis includes asbestos identification in building materials and soils, and airborne fibre counting. Additionally, the role will be assisting the laboratory function by ensuring all samples are prepared and analysed in a timely manner while assisting with various other laboratory duties, to achieve operational, customer and quality requirements. Experience in field work and/or microscopy will be highly regarded, however extensive training will be provided to the right candidate.

Reporting to the Supervisor, responsibilities for this role will include but are not limited to:

• Preparing samples for analysis in accordance with sample/analysis requirements and preparation methods.
• Performing routine analysis, validations and project work in an efficient and effective manner.
• Analysis conducted will include respirable fibre counting, asbestos identification, inhalable and respirable dust (and associated airborne workplace contaminants), and diesel particulate analysis. 
• Field work, including volume air measurement for asbestos fibre monitoring, and respirable and inhalable dusts. Once fully trained, overnight, remote, and mine site work will be required (applicable allowances will apply).
• Ensuring external and internal clients’ requirements are met / exceeded.
• Ensuring efficient utilisation of laboratory materials.
• Operating, calibrating and maintaining equipment/instruments as required.

Qualifications

• Certificate / Diploma in Laboratory Techniques; or other tertiary education with field-based learning outcomes; or significant field or laboratory experience.

About You

To be successful for this position, you will need to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics:

• Experience in a commercial laboratory will be an advantage.
• Experience with field work and associated record keeping will be an advantage.
• A proven ability to learn quickly and work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and record keeping skills.
• Flexibility with overtime, weekend and remote/overnight work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Good time management skills.

Extensive on the job training will be provided in both the laboratory and field aspects, along with the use of our systems and programs.

Additional Information

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you believe you are ready for this exciting, challenging and rewarding position please apply as soon as possible by submitting your cover letter and resume that outlines your interest and suitability for the position.

Please note: Due to the volume of expected applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.