About Us
At Covalent Lithium, we are genuinely passionate about creating a clean energy future and supporting our teams who enable this vision.
About Us
At Covalent Lithium, we are genuinely passionate about creating a clean energy future and supporting our teams who enable this vision.
Following the commissioning of our mine and concentrator at Mt Holland in ****, we recently celebrated our first production of battery -grade lithium hydroxide at our Kwinana Refinery.
We are now a fully integrated mine-to-refinery operation, supplying high quality lithium hydroxide to global markets and enabling approximately 1 million electric vehicles to go on the road, every year for the next 50 years.
We are proud to foster a culture where people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds are welcomed and set-up for success.
Employee Perks
We support, empower and reward our people with a range of benefits:
Competitive remuneration, and annual incentives for eligible employees
Access to discounts, recognition and rewards
Access to flexible work arrangements
Dedicated wellbeing program support and discounted health insurance
Equal access to paid parental leave, financial support, return to work and parenting room
Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and novated leasing
The Role
The Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in delivering accurate, reliable, and timely analytical results that support refinery operations and product quality.
Working within a shift team, this role requires a strong commitment to safe work practices, quality systems, and consistent execution, as well as a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement.
Laboratory Technicians are expected to take ownership of their work,



contribute positively to team culture, and support the development of robust laboratory systems.
This is a permanent full time position based at our Kwinana Refinery on a split sportsman roster.
Key Responsibilities
Safety, Care & Compliance
Actively contribute to a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture
Perform all tasks in accordance with Covalent SHE&C; requirements, statutory obligations, and laboratory procedures
Report incidents, hazards, and near misses, and participate in investigations where required
Demonstrate care for personal safety and the safety of others in all laboratory activities
Quality & Accountability
Conduct analytical testing in accordance with approved methods, QA/QC requirements, and agreed standards
Ensure procedures are followed consistently and deviations are escalated appropriately
Identify and report QC non conformances to the Laboratory Supervisor
Participate in laboratory and quality audits as required
Technical & Operational Delivery
Operation, calibration, maintenance, and verification of laboratory instruments
Perform analytical techniques including: o ICP, AAS, UV Vis, colour and spectrophotometric analyses
Titration (manual and instrumental)
Water quality testing
Fusion, digestion, and leaching of samples
Particle sizing (laser diffraction and sieving)
Gravimetric analysis




Sample preparation (dewatering, filtration, splitting, pressing, grinding)
Use LIMS accurately and consistently to record and manage data
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work collaboratively with laboratory team members across shifts to ensure consistency and reliability
Contribute ideas and observations that support laboratory improvement, efficiency, and quality outcomes
Support training and knowledge sharing within the team when required
Role Requirements
3–5 years' experience in mining, minerals processing, or chemical processing laboratories
Demonstrated experience working within QA/QC systems
Experience with ICP or AAS, auto titrators, and UV Vis
Knowledge of laser particle sizing and/or sieving techniques
Experience with sample preparation equipment (pulveriser, press, riffle splitter) – desirable
Experience with fusion and digestion protocols – desirable
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the role, candidate experience, skills and qualifications will be offered.
Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.
Covalent Lithium is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on our employees.
We recognise skills, expertise, commitment and living our values of Purpose, Care, Accountability and Collaboration.
Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best people in the industry.
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