Technician - Bacteria Laboratory

About the role:

• Major mining organisation based in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne
• 9-month casual contract (potential to extend)
• Full-time hours, Mon-Fri
• Normal business hours
• Onsite parking available and easily accessible via public transport

Working within the Bacteria Laboratory, your duties will include, but not limited to:

• Routine laboratory analysis of samples using bench scale techniques
• Prepare samples for microbial counting using equipment such as centrifuges or sonicators
• Ensure aseptic techniques are performed to prevent cross-contamination
• Perform basic wet chemistry techniques
• Collection and reviewal of laboratory results
• Accurate preparation of multiple sample batches
• Following SOPs and strict safety standards
• General laboratory housekeeping

Skills/experience:

• Tertiary education in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or similar. Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques will be highly regarded too.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment is ideal
• Excellent time management and communication
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda on 03 9040 1630

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