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Form of workAbout the Company
Joining the laboratory team at BlockTexx, this position represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a key member of a new innovative and bold textile recovery business which is committed to making real impacts on improving our environment. BlockTexx is a clean technology company which diverts unwanted textiles away from landfill and converts the fabrics into high value raw materials for reuse. Polyester and cellulose are recovered from textiles and clothing via a commercial scale, fibre separation process and transformed into valuable raw materials.
The state-of-the-art textile recovery facility is located in the Logan region of Brisbane. The facility is designed to initially process 4000 tonnes of textiles during the first year of operation and is expected to be scaled up to process up to 10,000 tonnes during the coming years of operation.
About the Role
The primary focus of the role is to undertake regular routine testing and analysis tasks on raw materials, process products and final products to support the production and quality control aspects of the operation. Primary duties include:
- Receive, collect and prepare samples.
- Use a range of techniques to test and analyse samples such as: Particle Size Analysis, Melt Flow Index and NIR & FTIR Spectroscopy
- Accurately record all required information including results
- Report any deviations or unusual results.
- Interpret and follow Standard Operating and Safety procedures.
- Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
Desirable Position Requirements
- Experience with undertaking routine sample preparation, testing and analysis tasks.
- Accurate data entry skills and an attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Certificate III level qualifications in the laboratory field.
Citizenship/Visa Status - To be appointed to this position you must be an Australian Citizen, have a permanent resident status or hold a current visa permitting you to work in Australia.
For further information about this excellent opportunity, please contact:
Alex Dundler – Refined Recruitment Solutions
+61 (0) 412 597 *** (all hours) or email your query to: ****@refinedrecruitment.com.au
All discussions are confidential
