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Eurofins Laboratory Technician (Sample Splitting Officer) - Graduate / Entry Level in Dandenong South, Australia
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Eurofins Environment Testing Australia is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 200 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Client Service Offices located in Adelaide, Darwin, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also operate field sampling services out of Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in all areas of Environmental analysis, including Contaminated Soil, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Soil Vapour, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Stack Emissions, Work Place Air, Ambient Air, Dust, Drinking Water, Surface Water run off, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.
Fixed term position for 3 months based in Dandenong South, VIC.
Day shift (Monday - Friday, 6am - 2pm) and Afternoon shift (Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10pm) available.
Great opportunity to join a Global Life Science company with ample room for growth.
Extra 1.5% superannuation offered on top of standard super rate.
The Sample Splitting Officer is responsible for assisting the laboratory function by ensuring all samples are appropriately received, logged, prepared and analysed in a timely manner while assisting with various other laboratory duties, to achieve operational, customer and quality requirements.
Reporting to the Team Leader, key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
Receiving and logging in samples accurately.
Preparing samples for analysis by mixing, blending and weighing, in accordance with sample/analysis requirements and preparation methods.
Performing routine analysis, validations and project work in an efficient and effective manner.
Ensuring external and internal clients’ requirements are met / exceeded.
Ensuring efficient utilisation of laboratory materials.
Operating, calibrating and maintaining equipment/instruments as required.
Performing quality control tests.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Certificate / Diploma in Laboratory Techniques; or equivalent qualification; or significant laboratory experience.
Experience in a commercial laboratory will be an advantage.
Experience working in a fast paced environment.
Knowledge of standard office applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Full working rights in Australia.
On the job training will be provided, along with the use of our systems and programs. Previous exposure to a warehouse or laboratory environment would hold you in good stead, however our successful candidate will have a can-do attitude and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get things done.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you believe you are ready for this exciting, challenging and rewarding position please apply as soon as possible by submitting your cover letter and resume that outlines your interest and suitability for the position.
Please note: Due to the volume of expected applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.