Laboratory Technician
- Collect water and wastewater samples from multiple locations and conduct laboratory testing and analysis.
- Manage testing data and quality assurance activities to help monitor plant performance and identify water quality issues.
- Work with operations and engineering teams to support laboratory best practices and continuous improvement.
About the Role
Join one of Queensland’s most significant water infrastructure projects and play a key role in ensuring water quality standards are maintained through accurate laboratory testing, sampling, and analysis.
We are seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join a major water infrastructure operation based in Bundamba. This is an initial 3–4-month casual opportunity, working 4 days per week, with the potential to transition into a full-time position (4-5 days per week) for the right candidate.
As a Laboratory Technician, you'll be responsible for conducting water and wastewater sampling at various locations, laboratory testing, data management, and quality assurance activities. Working closely with operations and engineering teams, you'll help monitor plant performance, identify water quality issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- Qualifications in Chemistry, Laboratory Science, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Current Driver's Licence and White Card.
- Experience with laboratory testing, sample collection, and analytical techniques.
- Knowledge of quality systems and laboratory best practices.
- Experience within water, wastewater, environmental, or industrial laboratory environments is highly regarded.
- Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using MS Office and LIMS software.
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 Steph on ************.
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