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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.

The Role
ALS is seeking a Junior Mineralogist for our busy Metallurgy business based in Perth, Western Australia. This is a permanent full-time position within a Mineralogy team conducting mineralogical investigations in support of the facilities’ metallurgical testing capabilities. This position will suit a geoscientist who is dynamic, self-motivated, and seeking a secure long-term Perth based role. The suitable candidate will have career opportunities to progress and become a Mineralogist.

The day to day
Applicants will be based in the Balcatta laboratory. Geoscience or metallurgical experience is desirable. Experience in process mineralogy services would be advantageous. An understanding of the capability and output of various mineralogical analysis tools, including XRD (experience with Rietveld analysis is highly regarded) and QEMSCAN/TIMA (and similar, e.g. AMICS, MLA etc.), would be considered an asset.

Duties include:

• Conduct mineralogical investigations and interpret data to prepare quality mineralogical reports in a timely manner
• Provide advice and assistance to technical staff on sample preparation and analysis requirements

The essentials
Applicants with previous experience in a similar laboratory will be highly regarded. Suitable candidates for this role must have:

• • A tertiary qualification in Science, preferably in Geology, Mineralogy or another relevant Geoscience
  • Highly developed computer skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Well-developed communication skills
  • Able to work in a team environment
  • Initiative
  • Any mineralogy analytical lab experience is highly valued

Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible, and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet, and the communities where we work.

Our benefits include:

• Discounts with Bupa, HCF, Hertz, HSBC, Virgin Australia
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia.
• Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
• Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
• Employee Assistance Program providing counselling, support, and coaching.
• Friendly working environment with accessible management
• Influenza Vaccinations
• Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates.

Everyone matters
At ALS, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. 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.  We aim to reflect the diverse communities in which we work and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons living with disability and LGBTQ+.
  
About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
  
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.

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