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.

As a member of the team, you will assist management in maintaining SGS’s capability to analyse water in the Inorganics Section. To provide support to the technicians, perform routine analyses, carry out routine maintenance and trouble shooting of instruments, calculate, report and validate results.

Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

Undertake routine and non-routine metals and Inorganics analyses for soil, water and air samples.
Check the progress and results of work performed in the section and prepare, review and issue related results.
Validation and approval of results in SLIM to be reported.
Perform investigatory and developmental works in connection with new methods of analysis and instrumentation.
Carry out scheduled internal audits, instrument calibration and maintenance on time.
Ensure expected standards of quality are applied in line with SGS’s quality policy and NATA accreditation requirements.
Train new staff in appropriate methods.
Assist in maintaining a safe working environment in the laboratory.

Appropriate tertiary qualification, degree in Science (Chemistry) or diploma with minimum three years experience
Appropriate experience in metals sample preparation and digestion techniques
Knowledge of quality management system and NATA accreditation requirements
Demonstrated commitment to occupational health and safety

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.