Laboratory Technician
Bayside Group ·www.baysidegroup.com.au
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Bayside Group is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join a highly regarded scientific organisation based at Lucas Heights.
This is a 12-month contract opportunity within a minerals-focused technical team, supporting varied commercial and research-based laboratory work.The role would suit an early-career Laboratory Technician, recent science graduate, or TAFE-qualified candidate with practical lab experience who is keen to develop their skills in a highly regulated, safety-focused environment.
This is not a routine sample receipt role. The work is hands-on, varied and project-based, with tasks changing depending on client and project requirements. You will be trained and supported by experienced senior technicians and technical professionals, with the opportunity to build capability across chemical test work, sample preparation, experimental setup and laboratory operations.
Key responsibilities:
You do not need to be a senior technician for this role. The client is looking for someone practical, reliable, safety-conscious and keen to learn.
To be considered, you will ideally have:
ONLY AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION
If you are early in your laboratory career and looking for a hands-on technical role where you can learn, contribute and build practical experience, please apply with your cover letter and resume or alternatively, contact Michael Burne at mburne@baysidegroup.com.au
This is a 12-month contract opportunity within a minerals-focused technical team, supporting varied commercial and research-based laboratory work.The role would suit an early-career Laboratory Technician, recent science graduate, or TAFE-qualified candidate with practical lab experience who is keen to develop their skills in a highly regulated, safety-focused environment.
This is not a routine sample receipt role. The work is hands-on, varied and project-based, with tasks changing depending on client and project requirements. You will be trained and supported by experienced senior technicians and technical professionals, with the opportunity to build capability across chemical test work, sample preparation, experimental setup and laboratory operations.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist with hands-on laboratory and experimental work
- Support leaching, precipitation, titration and related chemical test work
- Set up test work and prepare samples for further analysis
- Accurately record, compile and present laboratory data
- Follow procedures to ensure work is completed safely and results are reliable
- Handle chemicals and laboratory materials in line with strict safety requirements
- Work closely with senior technicians, scientists and technical staff
- Assist with general laboratory operations and changing project priorities
- Participate in occasional shift work or extended test work where required
You do not need to be a senior technician for this role. The client is looking for someone practical, reliable, safety-conscious and keen to learn.
To be considered, you will ideally have:
- A certificate, diploma or degree in chemistry, laboratory techniques, applied science, metallurgy, mineral processing or a related field
- Some hands-on laboratory experience, ideally in a chemical, metallurgical, minerals, environmental, industrial or research laboratory
- Basic chemical handling experience, including safe use of acids, reagents or similar materials
- Exposure to wet chemistry, titrations, sample preparation, dilutions, experimental work or laboratory equipment
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately record data
- A genuine safety mindset and willingness to follow strict procedures
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
- A current driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle
- Willingness to complete required medical and security clearance processes
- Flexibility for occasional shift work, where required
ONLY AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION
If you are early in your laboratory career and looking for a hands-on technical role where you can learn, contribute and build practical experience, please apply with your cover letter and resume or alternatively, contact Michael Burne at mburne@baysidegroup.com.au
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The Laboratory Technician role with Bayside Group is based in Lucas Heights, NSW, AU.
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