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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 environmental 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.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of microbiological techniques, knowledge of laboratory safety practices, and excellent organizational skills. A degree or diploma in microbiology or a related field is preferred but not essential!

The day to day

• Preparation and analysis of environmental samples
• Ensuring that preparation and analytical procedures and associated tasks are conducted in accordance with ALS Quality Work Instructions
• Organising designated tasks to maximise daily efficiencies
• Completing all tasks within both the timeframe set by the Supervisor and the relevant analysis standard
• Highlighting anomalies in results and sample type/behaviour

  
The Essentials
The Laboratory Technician should possess:

• Science degree in Microbiology or related (preferred but not essential)
• High level of attention to detail, good communication and organisational skills
• Understanding of good laboratory practices
• A high level of computer literacy
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Great time management

  
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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