Laboratory Assistant

• Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
• Afternoon Shift (2.00 pm - 10.00 pm)
• Potential Saturday, Sunday and public holiday rosters are available on request
• The role is based in Murarrie QLD 4172
• Entry-level position with great opportunity for career advancement
• Recent graduates with university/TAFE lab experience encouraged to apply

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting the laboratory function by ensuring all samples are appropriately prepared and analysed in a timely manner while assisting with various other laboratory duties, to achieve operational, customer and quality requirements.

Reporting to the Team Leader, the role will focus on the following duties:

• Sample receipt and documentation
• Computer login of client and sample details
• Sample weighing and allocation
• Processing of food, water, soil, cosmetics, air and environmental samples for chemical and/or microbiological analysis
• Computer input analysis results
• Performance of simple analysis culture reading
• Performance of equipment quality control and maintenance
• Assisting office staff when required
• Assisting with laboratory’s store management system.
• Ensuring an efficient and on-time sample flow in and out of the laboratory.
• Assisting with the control of samples and supplies in all laboratory areas.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of laboratory equipment and materials.