Laboratory Assistant
In-person · Murarrie, QLD, AU... more
In-person · Murarrie, QLD, AU... more
Job Description
- Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
- Both Day Shifts (9.00 am - 5.00 pm) and Afternoon Shifts (2.00 pm - 10.00 pm) are available
- 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.