Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician (Bundoora)

HRL Technology Group

Laboratory & Technical Services (Science & Technology)

Full time

The Opportunity
Proudly Australian owned and operated, HRL Technology Group is recognised as a market leader in specialist analytical, testing, consulting and integrated engineering and laboratory services.  We create customer solutions focused on developing new processes, technology and optimising performance in the energy, resources, engineering and manufacturing industries, nationally and in the Asia Pacific region. 

Due to continued success and growth, HRL has an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our team in Bundoora to assist in the delivery of laboratory services onsite at our third-party client. This role will be multi-faceted and involve undertaking a wide range of laboratory tasks requiring a flexible work approach to meet changing demands and priorities. 

About the role

The role will be based at a leading global mining and materials company based in Bundoora.

Working as part of a busy fast-paced team, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for: 

• Providing hands-on support to the analytical services team involved in the analysis of a diverse range of samples including, ores, raw materials, and process materials.
• Preparation of samples for further testing and analysis utilising numerous preparation techniques including, but not limited to, sample fusion and sample digestion for ICP-OES analysis, wet chemistry, and gravimetric techniques, etc.
• Analysis of samples using various methods, i.e., UV-Vis Spectrometry, Ion Chromatography, Titrations, etc.
• Use of a Laboratory Information management System.
• Following all documented and quality procedures.
• Adherence to site health and safety requirements.
• Assisting with other laboratory tasks and general duties as required.

About you

You will be energetic in your approach, a committed and enthusiastic team player, passionate to pursue continuous learning and willing to undertake a range of tasks. You must be flexible in your work approach and able to handle changing demands and priorities to meet Company and customer expectations. 

You will have: 

• Diploma Laboratory techniques or related field or with a keen interest to work in a Laboratory environment.
• Possess the ability to maintain a high level of quality at all times, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work without supervision and complete allocated tasks on time.
• A commitment to safe work practices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A sound knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of packages including Excel.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Why HRL? 

Along with a competitive hourly rate, HRL offers challenging work, meaningful development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, genuine opportunity to extend your skills and a privileged, diverse culture built on smart, easy-going colleagues we surround ourselves with.  If you join HRL, you are joining a collaborative team that values care, excellence, value creation and agility.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. 

Please provide your current CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.