Address We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.
Benefits of the position
Witness career growth firsthand – With a robust product testing and development history, many Technical Assistants have studied to progress within the Laboratory or moved into other areas of our operation.
Progressive Paid Parental Leave – 20 Weeks for Primary and 10 Weeks for Secondary Caregivers
Significant savings on gym memberships (Fitness Passport) and other Thales Employee discounts
Our team on-site that are passionate about the work that they do
To know more about what we do, see here - http://www.australian-munitions.com.au/about-us/
The Laboratory Technical Assistant performs routine testing and analysis on raw materials and products to the required specifications. You will be required to multi-task, having the ability to undertake several analyses simultaneously.
Responsibilities include:
Identifying sample types and preparing for testing.
Carrying out routine analysis and testing.
Prepare standard solutions; perform routine calibrations and standardisations.
Record raw data and results to NATA standards.
Maintain records and inventories of chemicals, glassware etc
Maintain records and stored Laboratory reference samples.
Use the Laboratory computer system for data entry and retrieval.
Maintain an adequate supply of clean and dry sample containers for facility use.
About You
Minimum year 12 in Chemistry or equivalent.
Any experience with Laboratory calibrations and standardisation procedures.
Laboratory quality control techniques.
Experience in a chemical laboratory environment
Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Email
Operates under the direct supervision of the Technical Officer but is responsible for ensuring quality of own work.
Good to Know
You'll get an email acknowledgement after you've applied. Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all applicants.
A Defence security clearance is required for this role, and hence, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances, please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) apply to this role; hence, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability.
Before the offer, you will be asked to complete a pre-employment police and medical check.
For more information on Thales visit us @ThalesCareers on Instagram.
Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.
Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.
