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Imagine your future with us 
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.  
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. 
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world. 
  
About the Role 
As a Laboratory Technician in the microbiology department of our food & pharmaceutical laboratory, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of microbiological testing processes. Your responsibilities will include conducting microbiological analyses in line with quality standards, identifying anomalies in samples, organizing tasks to optimize workflow, and ensuring deadlines are met. You will also calibrate and maintain equipment, manage laboratory consumables, maintain a clean and sterile workspace, and perform calculations as needed. 
In addition, the role involves adhering to strict safety protocols, completing proficiency testing activities, and assisting with other laboratory tasks as required. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience (a degree or diploma in microbiology or a related field is preferred), a strong understanding of microbiological techniques, knowledge of laboratory safety practices, and excellent organizational skills. This role is a 12-month fixed term contract. 
 
The day to day 

• Ensuring that analytical procedures and associated tasks which he/she is responsible for are conducted in accordance with the ALS Quality Work Instructions including QA/QC; 
• Organising designated tasks to maximise daily efficiencies; 
• Ensuring that all tasks and analyses are performed within both the time set down by the supervisor and the relevant analysis standard; 
• Highlighting anomalies in results and sample type and sample behaviour to the Section Supervisor; 
• Performing housekeeping duties as required; 
• Calibrating equipment as required by the Section Team Leader and/or the Quality Officer; 
• Performing calculations as required when conducting analytical preparations; 
• Controlling consumable stock required for the tasks performed; 
• Complete proficiency activities as required. 
• Other duties, as requested, relating to this position. 

  
The Essentials 
The Laboratory Technician should possess: 

• One year’s relevant experience (a degree or diploma preferred) and, an appropriate level of aptitude depending on the tests to be allocated.  
• An understanding of safety precautions necessary while working with samples of unknown hazard 
• Good chemical knowledge 
• Excellent organisational skills 

  
  
Everyone matters 
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.  
  
Eligibility 
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa. 
  
How to apply 
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Please scan the QR code below to be taken to the ad.  
  
  
  

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