Ampcontrol is seeking a Laboratory Technical Officer to join our Hexham team on a part-time casual basis, working approximately 15 hours per week across Wednesday to Friday.
Based in our Insulating Oil Laboratory, you'll support the testing and analysis of transformer oil and paper samples, helping our customers maintain the reliability and performance of critical power infrastructure.
This opportunity is ideal for someone with a science background who enjoys hands‐on laboratory work and delivering accurate results.
Whether you're currently studying, looking to build your laboratory career, or seeking flexible work, you'll gain exposure to specialised analytical equipment, quality systems and a supportive team environment committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
As a Laboratory Technical Officer, you'll be responsible for:
Analysing insulating oil and transformer paper samples using established laboratory procedures
Operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation and laboratory software
Ensuring testing is completed accurately and within agreed turnaround times
Maintaining quality assurance standards in a NATA-accredited environment
Recording, interpreting and reporting laboratory data
Responding to customer enquiries in a professional and timely manner




Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory systems and processes
Working collaboratively with the wider Hexham team to deliver exceptional customer service
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Certificate IV qualification (or higher) in Science, or be currently studying towards a science-related qualification
Experience using scientific instrumentation and laboratory software
Solid literacy, numeracy and communication skills
General knowledge of safe laboratory practices
Ability to follow standard analytical methods and procedures
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate results
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Highly regarded:
Experience in a commercial laboratory environment
Experience working within a NATA-accredited laboratory
Knowledge of Gas Chromatography (GC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Experience analysing insulating oil samples
Ready to challenge the future?
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📌 Laboratory Technical Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Ampcontrol
📍 New South Wales