Company Description We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. Job Description Put your Laboratory Assistant skill to work and help create the new team in Kathleen Valley. This is a FIFO position working 8 days on (days and nights), followed by 6 days off. Duties include however, not limited to: Responsible for unloading, loading, sorting and weighing of samples onto drying racks while maintaining numerical order. Reconcile samples delivered with the supplied sample submission form listing extras and those not received onto the sample sorting sheet (iso sheet). Responsible for milling samples and transferring sub-samples to sample packets while maintaining numerical order and following established quality control procedures and avoiding contamination. Task allocation will vary according to workload and may include drying, screening, crushing and assisting in other areas of the laboratory Qualifications The ideal candidate will have the following: Experience in ICP or XRF instruments (Preferred) Qualifications whilst desirable are not essential. Forklift license (desirable). Organisation and efficiency Effective communication both verbally and written Teamwork and cooperation Additional Information 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.
