Description:
Environmental & Laboratory Solutions (ELS) is a customer service focused and results driven risk management consultancy based in Brisbane QLD. We provide a comprehensive range of health, safety, occupational hygiene, environmental and risk management consultancy services throughout Australia.
Job Description:
- Entry level position
- Permanent Full-time
- Monday - Friday
- Based in Newmarket QLD 4051
We are seeking aLaboratory Technician to join the small friendly team in our NATA accredited Asbestos Identification laboratory .
Previous experience performing asbestos identification analysis is not required as comprehensive training will be provided to the successful applicant.
Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, your primary duties would include:
- Analysis of bulk building material samples for asbestos fibre identification using stereo microscopy and polarized light microscopy (per AS4964)
- Analysis of membrane filters for asbestos fibre counting using phase contract microscopy (per NOHSC3003)
- Routine quality control, auditing, instrument maintenance & calibrations etc.
- General report typing, sample logging, filing etc.
About you:
- A desire to work in small & friendly, high-throughput, customer focused environment
- Excellent attention to detail, record keeping, organizational and time management skills
- Interest in Workplace Health & Safety, Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Sciences
- Willingness to assist other departments of the business if required
- Basic computer & Microsoft Suite literacy
- Experience with microscopy and a Certificate/Diploma in laboratory techniques; or equivalent; would be highly desirable but is not essential.
Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview. Due to the high response to this position, application status updates are not available. Unsuccessful applications will not 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person