Laboratory Technician

The roleWe currently have an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician tojoin our NATA accredited team. This is a unique chance for you toexpand your sampling and testing skills and gain practical hands onexperience in state of the art laboratories. Working across ourSouth Australia laboratories, as well as in the field, thisposition will see you gain exposure to the compliance testing ofconcrete and other construction materials. Your primary duties willinclude a broad range of field sampling, sample preparation,testing, equipment calibration and computer based analysis. If you are reliable, have a strong work ethic and are committedto safety, then this is your opportunity to join our team. As partof a national company, we recognise that people are our mostvaluable assets. We offer a friendly team environment, anattractive salary and opportunities to expand your knowledge andskills, whilst working with a leading Australian company. This position requires a Monday to Friday roster with some outof hours and weekend work Responsibilities Sample and test construction materials in the lab and in the field Analyses and report accurate results Adhere to procedures and work systems Perform equipment calibration and basic maintenance Provide recommendations for improvement What you will need to succeed Essential Australian driver license A commitment to safety, quality and the environment Good interpersonal and communication skills Strong analytical thinking skills Ability to self-motivate and take initiative Advantageous but not essential Experience in a similar sampling and testing role Certificate III in Laboratory Skills or Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques Forklift licence Construction Industry White Card Creating and supporting a diverse workforce Southern Quarries recognises that diversity in our workforcedrives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us torespond to the challenges facing our industry. We are committed toincreasing diversity within our workforce and our industry as awhole and as such, we welcome and strongly encourage applicationsfrom women and Indigenous people.