Laboratory Technician
Job No:
CA3032114
Location:
Gladstone
Based in coastal Central Queensland, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Laboratory professional to join Cement Australia's largest site in Gladstone on a permanent full-time basis. Our Laboratory Technicians are crucial to maintaining the quality control for the Gladstone business and ensuring equipment and solutions are properly maintained to meet accreditation requirements.
About us
An icon of the Australian cement industry, Cement Australia is the nation’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services. Whilst cement is in the name, the business portfolio is diverse, comprising a series of heavy industrial manufacturing operations, coal and limestone mines, bulk distribution transport fleet, rail and shipping interactions and hazardous waste treatment and alternative fuel production.
As an organisation, we offer our employees work-life balance, a close-knit and collaborative team whilst providing you with the tools and opportunity to make your mark as our Laboratory champion. Our vision is to create a safe, healthy, productive and sustainable business and are looking for like-minded professionals who align with our company values and have a focus on supporting a positive safety culture.
Cement Australia employs over 900 people across the country. With internal values surrounding trust, honesty and respect, we recognise our people are the core of our success!
About the role
Our laboratory performs testing for the construction industry. As a member of the team, you will rotate through different stations at various intervals to safely complete routine testing and analysis. This can include manual testing of various products as well as chemical analysis. Safety is a priority and you would be expected to not only comply but contribute to a safe work environment.
Reporting to the Laboratory Team Leader, the position operates 38 hours per week, M-F (7am to 3.30pm - flexible for the right candidate), including on-call after hours support one week per month.
Key components of the role include:
- Comply with and participate in an environment that promotes safety
- Carry out routine testing of cement, concrete and related products
- Conduct non-routine testing of cement, concrete and related products
- Calibration and maintenance of equipment
- Housekeeping within the laboratory
- Conduct analysis as part of investigations
- Interpret data generated and analyse and solve technical problems in conjunction with Team Leaders
About you:
To be considered for this role, you will have:
- A Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques or other related discipline
- Proven experience in a Laboratory role within a heavy industrial, manufacturing or mining environment
- Ability to analyse and solve technical problems and interpret data
- Previous experience in a construction laboratory would be advantageous
- Knowledge of NATA rules and regulations
- Knowledge of the quality management system ISO 9001 & ISO 17025 (desirable)
- XRF experience (desirable)
- An understanding of laboratory instrumentation will be highly regarded
- Good level of computer literacy, i.e. Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in report writing (preferred)
- You will also be available for on-call after hours support one week per month, which includes 2-3 hours work onsite on a Saturday
Our competitive offer
This is a great opportunity for someone who has a positive attitude, takes accountability for their work and likes to demonstrate initiative around quality and continuous improvement.
The successful applicant will receive career development opportunities as well as additional benefits including competitive remuneration, employee discounts and onsite parking.
If you’re looking for stability, flexibility and the opportunity to develop alongside a diverse, highly-skilled team, please submit your CV and application letter via ‘apply’ or through our website.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and a background check.
Applications will be shortlisted in mid-January 2022
Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity employer and open to residents of Australia with valid working rights. Please apply directly as submissions from third party agencies will not be accepted at this time.
Build your dream career and lifestyle with one of Australia’s largest and most respected cement manufacturers and innovators.