Job Summary Reporting to the Section Supervisor, a laboratory technician will be primarily responsible for sample preparation and involved in some analysis and other lab duties.

Location & Hours 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.

Key Accountabilities

Receive and sort soil and water samples, assign tests in accordance with the ELVIS database and prepare batch sheets in Microsoft Excel.

Weigh samples and transfer subsamples to the appropriate departments in the laboratory.

Extract analytes from water/soil samples as directed by the Standard Operating Procedures.

Ensure traceability of samples prepared or vialed.

Perform quality control tests.

Prioritize samples according to turnaround times (urgent samples).

Treat quarantine samples in accordance with quarantine procedures as directed by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) approved representative.

Discard waste in accordance with safety and environmental considerations.





Replenish consumable items (e.g. pipettes, vials, solvents).

Perform calibrations of POAV instruments such as syringes, steppers and solvent dispensers and other lab equipment.

Keep the laboratory clean and in order.

Undertake other duties as required by the business and directed by management.

Act in accordance with the Eurofins Code of Ethics and all other relevant policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Positive understanding of chemistry and mathematics (Year 11); a science degree is not required.

Previous laboratory experience is a benefit; no minimum experience required.

Comfort and preference for fast‑paced environments.

Strong attention to detail and focus on quality output.

Desire to continually learn and improve.

Entrepreneurial spirit and eagerness to take the next step.

Hands‑on, hard‑working, and a “doer” with a common‑sense approach.

Strategic thinking mindset.

Currently based in Brisbane.

📌 Laboratory Assistant (Brisbane)
🏢 Eurofins
📍 Brisbane