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Form of workJob Title: Laboratory Assistant
About us
Assured Environmental a well-established, reputable, environmental consultancy business that has a solid history working on projects in Australia and Overseas. With offices in Brisbane and Sydney, the Company delivers quality services and exceptional customer practices to their solid client base.
Assured Environmental exists to support our clients to minimise their environmental impact, and better our communities by providing a unique offering of environmental monitoring and consulting services. We’re an organisation that flourishes because of our passionate and experienced team members, who have built our reputation through deep client relationships and specialised expertise.
No day at Assured Environmental is the same. Our team members are involved in a variety of work and continue to broaden and deepen their knowledge by working with clients across many industries locally, nationally and internationally. Every Assured Environmental team member creates their own career journey with us, with opportunities for training, development and progression supporting our growth as individuals and an organisation.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Laboratory Assistant. The role primarily involves preparation of glassware and sampling media for field personnel, and recovery and analysis of samples using a range of laboratory techniques. You will be working in a friendly team environment and must be a self-starter able to work independently.
Specific laboratory duties including:
- In-house lab analysis including titrations, gravimetric analysis (weighing), gas chromatography and dynamic olfactometry;
- Administrative duties including preparation of laboratory sample reports, completion of chain of custody documents, shipping samples to external laboratories and recording sample movement.
- Preparing of chemical solutions;
- Sample preparation & clean-up;
- Maintaining lab cleanliness;
- Preparing glassware and sampling equipment / media based on monitoring team requirements;
- Perform routine and troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance on instrumentation and equipment.
- Working to strict schedules while maintaining product quality
Skills:
- An interest in science, chemistry and laboratory methods.
- Motivated and able to work independently
- Good working ability with computers and spreadsheets
- Good analytical and technical "hands-on" skills
- Aptitude for practical problem solving
- Aptitude for attention to detail to ensure a high degree of QA/QC
- A valid driver's license
Salary will be consummate to experience and education.
Position is for immediate start.
