Laboratory Assistant/Technician – Sample Preparation

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.  In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Environment Testing Australia is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 300 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and with Client Service Offices located in Adelaide, Darwin, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also operate field sampling services out of Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in all areas of Environmental analysis, including Contaminated Soil, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Soil Vapour, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Stack Emissions, Work Place Air, Ambient Air, Dust, Drinking Water, Surface Water run off, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater. 

Job Description

• Casual positions based in Murarrie, Brisbane, QLD
• Multiple shifts available: Day and Afternoon
• An extra 1.5% superannuation paid on top of National standard rate
• 25% shift loading for casual positions
• Flexible shift times - ideal for uni students

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

  Key accountabilities will include but not limited to:

• Receive and sort soil and water samples, assign tests in accordance with the LIMS 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 vialled.
• Perform quality control tests.
• Prioritise samples accordingly as per turn around 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 POVAs 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, as updated from time to time.

Qualifications

• A person performing the duties listed in this document does not need to have a science degree but must have a good understanding of chemistry and mathematics (Year 12). A degree in a science-related field would be beneficial.
• No minimum experience is required, however, previous lab experience is a benefit.
• General preference and comfort in fast-paced environments.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality output.
• Desire to continually learn and improve.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, with an eagerness to take the next step.
• Ability to be a hands-on hard worker and a ‘doer’ with a common sense approach.
• Strategic thinking mindset.
• Must be currently based in Brisbane.

Additional Information

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you believe you are ready for this exciting, challenging and rewarding position please apply as soon as possible by submitting your cover letter and resume that outlines your interest and suitability for the position.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.