04th April, 2025
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About the Role
The Food & Pharmaceutical Division operates a modern laboratory in Melbourne (Scoresby) that is equipped with the latest in analytical technology.
The division is seeking a Sample Preparation Technician to become part of the chemistry team on a 6-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.
This hands-on role involves preparing, blending, and weighing samples, ensuring accurate results within holding times, administrative duties, and maintaining efficient and safe lab operations to meet client turnaround goals.
Ideal candidates will have a science qualification or lab certificate in chemistry or biology, strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to quality, safety, and client service. Relevant internship and/or work experience is desirable.
This role is a 6-month fixed term contract. Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM.
The Day to Day
The successful applicants will undertake a range of duties including the following:
- Processing food, pharmaceutical and water samples for analysis.
- Ensuring samples are processed within holding times.
- Weighing and checking samples.
- Fast paced work with accuracy required.
- Administrative duties (LIMS).
- Ensuring client turnaround times are met.
- Ensuring the laboratory operates in an efficient and safe manner.
- Daily ad hoc tasks.
The Essentials The successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:
- Minimum of a laboratory certificate or qualification in science.
- A requirement to handle raw poultry, meat and fish in sample preparation on a daily basis.
- Ability to undertake reasonable overtime as required.
- Involved in daily housekeeping of the laboratory.
- A strong commitment to client service.
- Ability to work well in a team orientated environment.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Dedication to good laboratory practices with regard to quality of results and health and safety.
- Previous experience in a high throughput, client-focused environment, preferred.
- Ability to work Monday to Friday.
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+.
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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