Laboratory Technician

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 61,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 59 countries and operating more than 940 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.  In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins APAL is an accredited Agricultural testing laboratory that specialises in Soil, Plant and Water testing with laboratories located in Hindmarsh South Australia and Belmont Western Australia. Our client base includes farmers, agronomists, rural retailers and research organisations with our samples originating from all across Australia.

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting the laboratory function by ensuring all samples are appropriately prepared and analysed in a timely manner while assisting with various other laboratory duties, to achieve operational, customer and quality requirements.

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the role will focus on:

• Working in the fast paced wet chemistry laboratory preparing samples for analysis by dispensing, filtering, pipetting, and centrifuging in accordance with sample/analysis requirements and preparation methods.
• Ensuring samples are completed in a timely manner and correct methods, procedures or work instructions are used and adhered to.
• Perform other routine analysis, or validations and project work in an efficient and effective manner.
• Complete all quality control records in accordance with quality requirements and work instructions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of their work area and processes, aiming for better safety, quality, turn-around-time and efficiency.
• Contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory operations.

Qualifications

As an important role within Eurofins APAL, the following selection criteria are essential for success:

• Certificate / Diploma in Laboratory Techniques; or equivalent qualification or a current student studying a science or agricultural related field; or significant laboratory experience will be an advantage
• Experience in a commercial laboratory will be an advantage.
• Experience in other fast paced environments would also be an advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to structure thoughts deliberately, logically and directly.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Reliable, responsible and punctual.

Additional Information

During our peak period of December through April, we are looking to fill Sample Preparer positions that range from fixed term full time & fixed term part time roles on both day and afternoon shifts.

Fixed-Term Full-Time / Fixed-Term Part-Time & Casual positions available.

All candidate CV’s and cover letter’s will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.  

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you believe you are ready for this exciting, challenging and rewarding position please apply as soon as possible by submitting your resume and a cover letter that outlines your interest and suitability for the position.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.