Laboratory Technician

at  DRD Group

DATE PUBLISHED:

28-Mar-2024
We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to join our Clients R&D team working on renewables projects.
Owners Team level, 3-month contract, Balcatta based at Clients office. Monday to Friday 38 hours per week
A second role for Night Shift work one week a month for next 4-5 months also exists and may later go permanent NS

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant scientific field (e.g. materials science, applied chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physics, or similar) with research experience
• Previous experience leading a team of laboratory technicians and/or managing a laboratory facility
• A background in industrial chemistry, mineral processing, or materials science is preferred
• Experience in analytical methods and characterisation techniques
• Experience handling hazardous materials

• 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 under the guidance of relevant team members.
• Maintain, calibrate, and clean laboratory instruments and manage laboratory supplies including stocks of materials, chemicals, 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