Fire Assayer

Our Laboratory located in the town of Orange is currently looking for a reliable and energetic Fire Assayer to join the team.

Responsibilities will include however not limited to:

• Understanding of the processes in Fire Assaying of samples for analysis for Gold.
• Digestion and instrumental analysis of samples
• “House keeping” within the fire assay area.
• Understanding the hazardous nature of lead (FLUX) and working in a safe manner to fulfil your duty of care to yourself and others.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in fire assay techniques
• Familiar and comfortable handling acids
• Exposure to MPAES or AAS instrumentation
• Previous laboratory experience in a similar environment preferred, but not essential
• Current drivers licence

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
•    Paid parental leave
•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
•    Ongoing learning & development 
•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster 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 continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.