Laboratory Assistant

About the Company

SGS Australia is a major testing, inspection, and certification provider serving a wide range of industries nationwide. With a global history spanning more than 140 years, the organisation operates an extensive Australian network of accredited laboratories and field facilities, supported by over 50 offices and laboratories and more than 1,400 employees. Its services are backed by NATA and ISO 9001 accreditation, reflecting compliance with Australian and international standards.

Role Overview

This opening is for a Laboratory Assistant to join the sample preparation team in a busy laboratory environment. The position is practical and physically active, offering hands-on experience in routine lab operations while supporting the preparation and analysis of soil, water, and air samples. The role helps the lab manage rising sample volumes and maintain efficient turnaround times.

This opportunity suits someone who prefers structured, repetitive work, follows procedures closely, and can adapt to shift-based work when needed to meet business demand.

Key Duties

• Carry out routine sample preparation for soil, water, and air testing.
• Work safely with acids, solvents, and other laboratory reagents according to established procedures.
• Complete tasks within required timelines while balancing priorities and due dates.
• Adhere to analytical methods, quality standards, and laboratory operating procedures.
• Prepare standards and reagents, and record data and results accurately.
• Support chemists and supervisors with activities such as instrument loading and waste disposal.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable with physically involved laboratory work. A Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (TAFE) or an equivalent qualification is preferred, along with around 1–2 years of laboratory, sample preparation, or similar practical experience. Flexibility to work shifts and adjust to changing workload needs is also important.

Additional Information

SGS Australia is committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disability. Supporting employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a key part of the SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

The organisation also acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present, and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the nation, along with the ongoing cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.