Laboratory Assistant

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. 

A great opportunity exists for a FIFO Laboratory Assistant at our Wodgina Laboratory near Marble Bar with a 2 weeks on 2 weeks off roster. During your 2 weeks on this is a mixture consisting of a week of day shifts and a week of night shifts.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include, however, not limited to:

  • Understanding and performance of sample preparation procedures
  • Understanding and performance of fire assay procedures
  • Great opportunity to improve your skills and completing courses run by an external training company.
  • Great company benefits including SGS Rewards, where our staff can access discounts, recognition and wellbeing.
  • Delivery of quality samples

Qualifications and/or experience whilst desirable are not essential.

  • Understanding of sample preparation procedures and fire assay methods and recognition of sample types.
  • Organisation and Efficiency
  • Teamwork and Co-operation
  • Physically fit due to required tasks and responsibilities.
  • Meet site access requirements (ie: training, induction and medical requirements)

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.