Laboratory Technician

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Embark on a rewarding career where you play a pivotal role in preserving SGS's proficiency in analyzing soil, water, and air. As a permanent full time member of our Environmental team based in Perth Airport, your primary responsibility will be to assist management in conducting routine analyses, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and timely laboratory results. 

The responsibilities though not limited to, will include:

• Undertake routine preparations and analysis of soil and water samples.
• Ensure equipment and laboratory is kept clean to avoid contamination.
• Carry out scheduled instrument calibration and maintenance in accordance with written procedures.
• Understand and adapt general laboratory QA/QC criteria and NATA accreditation requirements.
• Perform other duties as directed by your Supervisor.
• Maintain and update skills, qualifications and knowledge through internal, external and on-the-job training/courses to support continuous development and improvement.

• Tertiary qualification in Science or Chemistry.
• Previous experience working within a laboratory environment (Environmental laboratory preferred).
• Flexibility with working hours and tasks

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
•    Paid parental leave
•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
•    Ongoing learning & development 
•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.