Laboratory Technician

We are seeking an experienced  Laboratory Technician  to join our Clients R&D team working on renewables projects.

Owners Team level, 6-month contract, Balcatta based at Clients office. Monday to Friday 38 hours per week.

Your responsibilities

• Participate in creating a safe working environment, support risk assessments and development of SWI/SOP
• Monitor and conduct experimental tests, analyses, and measurements within R&D laboratory facilities to evaluate green iron technologies using custom equipment (electrochemical testing stations and rigs).
• Follow experimental operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Provide support to scientists, engineers, and fabrications team members working in laboratory.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis and characterisation of samples, raw materials, reagents, and products by using a range of laboratory-based techniques (XRD, XRD, SEM, ICP, IC, Titration) under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Clean and maintain laboratory instruments and assist in managing laboratory supplies including stocks of materials, chemicals, consumables, and waste disposal.
• Collect and record data, document all activities, and facilitate progress tracking through use of laboratory data management software.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data to draw key trends and findings, and disseminate those experimental findings to the wider team
• Support the team to engage with vendors for the sourcing of material

• A background in industrial chemistry, mineral processing, electrochemistry, or materials science is preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant scientific field (e.g. materials science, applied chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physics, or similar) with research experience desirable
• Experience in analytical methods and characterisation techniques highly desirable
• Experience in industrial production laboratories handling hazardous materials desirable
• Ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks, to be flexible and adaptable to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
• Exhibits enthusiasm with a friendly “can do” attitude
• Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative
• Highly effective team player
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills and other analytical equipment software desired
• Strong focus on safety and maintaining a clean working environment a must