Laboratory Assistant - Assessment Centre

About Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas, established in 1828, is a globally recognized leader in inspection, testing, and certification services. We uphold essential quality, safety, and environmental standards across a multitude of industries, safeguarding products, infrastructures, and communities. With a strong presence in the Pacific region for over 70 years, our organization employs over 2,800 staff across 50 offices and laboratories in Australia and New Zealand.

Within the minerals sector, Bureau Veritas operates advanced laboratories across Australia, delivering comprehensive testing and inspection services throughout exploration and mining project lifecycles for diverse commodities.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh, prepare, and process various material samples.
• Manage sample processing utilizing diverse laboratory methods.
• Conduct routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure exemplary laboratory cleanliness and orderliness.
• Complete tasks as assigned by laboratory supervisors or managers.
• Perform safety walks, audits, inspections, and related safety activities.
• Comply with laboratory standard operating procedures and maintain safety standards.
• Achieve quality benchmarks, turnaround times, and key performance indicators related to the role.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a geoanalytical or minerals testing laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with inorganic chemistry laboratory techniques.
• Minimum of one-year laboratory technician or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with ICP-MS and/or ICP-OES instrumentation is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of fundamental laboratory QA/QC processes.
• Strong verbal communication and numerical reasoning capabilities.
• A systematic, organized approach to laboratory tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to function well within a team-focused production setting prioritizing quality and safety.

Work Schedule

• Weekly rotating shift roster including day (6:00 am–2:00 pm) and afternoon (2:00 pm–10:00 pm) shifts.
• Requirement for full availability across all shifts.
• Possible future transition to 9-hour shifts to align with operational needs.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
• Robust training and professional development programs.
• Access to discounted health and wellbeing platforms.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program provided through Lifeworks.
• Discounted health insurance options available via Bupa.
• Employee retail discounts via the Cliqit portal.
• Superannuation salary sacrifice arrangements.

Additional Information

This role offers a meaningful career path by contributing significantly to global standards and community safety. Candidates will join a close-knit, supportive team with substantial opportunities for learning and advancement within the Bureau Veritas network. Our firm is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and individuals from varied backgrounds. We also provide support accommodations throughout the recruitment process as needed.