Sample Preparation Assistant (Fixed term and casual positions available)

• Fixed term and casual positions available
• Operating hours Monday to Friday 7am - 11pm
• Immediate start or November/December start dates available
• Fixed term (37.5hrs/wk, 3-4 month contracts) hourly rate $25.80 + super, leave accrual
• Casual roles attract 25% loading
• Based in Hindmarsh, South Australia

As a Sample Preparation Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the laboratory function by ensuring all samples are appropriately receipted, sorted, and prepared in a timely manner to achieve operational, customer and quality requirements. 

Reporting to the Sample Receipt & Preparation Supervisor, the role will focus on:

• Grinding of soils & plant samples as well as accurately splitting soil samples
• Fine grinding soils using specialised equipment
• Working in the fast-paced sample receipt and preparation area
• Loading trolleys for the sample drying process
• Ensuring samples are completed in a timely manner and correct methods, procedures and work instructions are adhered to
• Able to complete all quality control records in accordance with quality requirements and work instructions
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of their work area and processes as well as the overall efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory operations