Laboratory Technicians | Fire Assay Technician

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About Our Client:

Our client is a leading provider of laboratory testing and analytical services supporting the mining and resources sector. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and innovation, they deliver reliable results to clients across exploration, mining, and mineral processing operations. Due to continued growth, they are seeking motivated Laboratory and Fire Assay Technicians to join their team in a fast-paced and supportive working environment.

About the Roles:

We are seeking reliable and motivated Laboratory Technicians and Fire Assay Technicians to join a busy minerals laboratory environment. These roles are responsible for the preparation, testing, and analysis of mineral samples while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
Working as part of a collaborative team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely results to support their clients’ operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Laboratory Technician

• Prepare and process mineral and geological samples in accordance with laboratory procedures
• Conduct sample crushing, pulverising, splitting, drying, and weighing activities
• Operate laboratory equipment safely and efficiently
• Accurately record sample information and testing date
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards
• Follow all workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Ensure work areas are clean, organised, and maintained to laboratory standards
• Meet daily production and turnaround targets
• Assist with general laboratory and housekeeping duties as required

Fire Assay Technician

• Prepare samples for fire assay analysis, including weighing and fluxing.
• Perform fusion, cupellation, and prill collection processes.
• Operate and monitor furnaces and fire assay equipment.
• Handle chemicals, reagents, and high-temperature materials safely.
• Ensure sample integrity and traceability throughout the assay process.
• Accurately record assay information and results.
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards.
• Follow all workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Meet daily production and turnaround targets.
• Assist with equipment cleaning, maintenance, and general housekeeping duties.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience in a laboratory, fire assay, sample preparation, mining, production, or industrial environment is highly regarded but not essential.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment, furnaces, or industrial machinery is advantageous.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual handling tasks.
• Strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Current Australian working rights.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, and weekends as required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
• Reliable transport and a strong commitment to attendance and punctuality.
• Have full work rights to work in Australia
• Reliable transport and a strong commitment to attendance and punctuality.

What’s in it for you?

• Immediate start
• Weekly Pay
• Opportunities to advance your career
• Casual to Permanent opportunities
• Exclusive access to our benefits platform that offers savings at over 60 major Australian Retailers across the country

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