Reporting to the Section Supervisor, a laboratory technician will be primarily responsible for sample preparation and involved in some analysis and other lab duties.
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Location & Hours
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Full‐time positions based in Murarrie, Brisbane, QLD. Shift times Monday‐Friday: 9:00 AM‐5:00 PM or 11:00 AM‐7:00 PM. 1.5% superannuation paid above the national standard rate.
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Key Accountabilities
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Receive and sort soil and water samples, assign tests in accordance with the ELVIS database and prepare batch sheets in Microsoft Excel.
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Weigh samples and transfer subsamples to the appropriate departments in the laboratory.
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Extract analytes from water/soil samples as directed by the Standard Operating Procedures.
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Ensure traceability of samples prepared or vialed.
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Perform quality control tests.
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Prioritize samples according to turnaround times (urgent samples).
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Treat quarantine samples in accordance with quarantine procedures as directed by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) approved representative.
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Discard waste in accordance with safety and environmental considerations.
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Replenish consumable items (e.g. pipettes, vials, solvents).
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Perform calibrations of POAV instruments such as syringes, steppers and solvent dispensers and other lab equipment.
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Keep the laboratory clean and in order.
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Undertake other duties as required by the business and directed by management.
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Act in accordance with the Eurofins Code of Ethics and all other relevant policies and procedures.
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Qualifications
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Positive understanding of chemistry and mathematics (Year 11); a science degree is not required.
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Previous laboratory experience is a benefit; no minimum experience required.
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Comfort and preference for quick‐paced environments.
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Solid attention to detail and focus on quality output.
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Desire to continually learn and improve.
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Entrepreneurial spirit and eagerness to take the next step.
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Hands‐on, hard‐working, and a "doer" with a common‐sense approach.
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Strategic thinking mindset.
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Currently based in Brisbane.
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📌 Laboratory Assistant Queensland (Australia)
🏢 Eurofins
📍 Australia
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