Lab Technician

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.

Full time position based in Girraween, NSW.

This role will require shift work 2:00PM - 10:00PM

An extra 1.5% superannuation paid on top of National standard rate.

The Lab Technician will report to the Section Supervisor.

Sample preparation for soils and water adhering to accredited methods.

Data results entry into spreadsheets.

Give priority to samples that have shorter turnaround times (urgent samples).

Replenish consumable items (e.g.) from warehouse supplies.

Perform calibrations of auto-pipettes, balances and other equipment as per calibration schedule.

Keep the laboratory clean and in order; sort and organise analysed samples for storage.

Perform any other duties assigned by the Section Supervisor.

Perform duties in a professional and safe manner.

A person performing the duties listed in this document does not need to have a science degree but must have a good understanding of chemistry and mathematics (Year 11 – AU, Year 12 - NZ).

Microsoft applications experience beneficial.

Desire to continually learn and improve.

Ability to be a hands-on hard worker and a ‘doer’ with a common sense approach.

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.

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.