20th December, 2024 Laboratory Technician - Chemistry Imagine your future with us At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
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About the Role We are seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) to join our team at our Food & Pharmaceutical laboratory in Rydalmere.
This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our analytical processes.
In this role, you will conduct tests aligned with quality standards, organize tasks to maximize efficiency, and meet critical deadlines.
Your responsibilities will include identifying and addressing sample anomalies, calibrating equipment and managing consumables.
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience (a degree or diploma in Chemistry is preferred), strong chemical knowledge, expertise in lab safety, and excellent organizational skills.
If you are passionate about chemistry and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team!
This role is a 6-month fixed term contract.
The day to day Ensuring that analytical procedures and associated tasks which he/she is responsible for are conducted in accordance with the ALS Quality Work Instructions including QA/QC.
Organising designated tasks to maximise daily efficiencies.
Ensuring that all tasks and analyses are performed within both the time set down by the supervisor and the relevant analysis standard.
Highlighting anomalies in results and sample type and sample behavior to the Section Supervisor.
Performing housekeeping duties as required.
Calibrating equipment as required by the Section Team Leader and/or the Quality Officer.
Performing calculations as required when conducting analytical preparations.
Controlling consumable stock required for the tasks performed.
Complete proficiency activities as required.
Other duties, as requested, relating to this position.
The Essentials The Laboratory Technician should possess: One year's relevant experience (a degree or diploma preferred) and, an appropriate level of aptitude depending on the tests to be allocated.
An understanding of safety precautions necessary while working with samples of unknown hazard Good chemical knowledge Excellent organisational skills Everyone matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
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