At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. 

About the Role

As a Laboratory Technician at ALS Environmental, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our testing processes.

Your responsibilities will include conducting analyses in line with quality standards, identifying anomalies in samples, organizing tasks to optimize workflow, and ensuring deadlines are met. You will also calibrate and maintain equipment, manage laboratory consumables, maintain a clean and sterile workspace, and perform calculations as needed.

This is a permanent, full-time dayshift role Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct extraction procedures and tasks per ALS Quality Work Instructions, ensuring QA/QC compliance.

• Organize tasks for daily efficiency and meet set timelines and standards.

• Report anomalies in results or samples to Supervisor.

• Maintain housekeeping, calibrate equipment, and perform calculations for analyses.

• Manage consumable stock and assist with additional duties.

• Use calibrated equipment and follow ALS quality procedures.

• Comply with ALS HSE policies, state OHS legislation, and safety manual.

• Ensure lab safety, report compliance issues, and promote safety culture.

Requirements:

• Tertiary education (a degree or diploma in science, preferably chemistry).

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• High level attention to detail.

• Good chemical knowledge.

• Ability to work autonomously or in a team.

• Ability to plan and organise work.

• Judgement and problem-solving skills.

• Positive attitude to safety requirements.

• Appropriate level of aptitude on the tests allocated.

• This role requires standing/moving around the lab and the ability to lift/ carry up to 15kg.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. 

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. 

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request. 

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.