Laboratory Technician

at  Intrax Consulting Engineers

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• Inspire - Leverage your geotechnical analysis techniques to develop and inspire
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  The Intrax Geotechnical Division is committed to redefining what is possible and blurring the line between probable and improbable. Working with the latest and most superior technology in the field, and supporting it with sophisticated software solutions back in the office. The Geotechnical division facilitates a highly precise and reliable service, delivered using state of the art geotechnical analysis techniques.
  We are looking for a highly driven Laboratory Technician to join our Geo team on a permanent-full time basis. This role is based in Scoresby, Victoria and involves the testing of soils as per AS1289 and providing supervision of bulk earthwork projects.

IN THIS EXCITING AND FAST PACED ROLE YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Conducting soil tests in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, laboratory work instructions, test methods, preparation instructions, quality procedures and manuals
• Preparing samples for laboratory testing
• Supervision and testing of Level 1 earthworks
• Calibrating laboratory equipment as required
• Liaising with technical and sales staff in relation to internal/external customer requirements and complaints
• Maintaining, observing, and taking part in the statutory safety requirements of the laboratory’s operation
• Maintaining the laboratory’s equipment according to company and accreditation requirements
• Using and transporting nuclear density gauges
• Assisting in workflow planning, actively seeking to improve processes in the laboratory and office

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Cert IV Laboratory Techniques
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Level 3 as per NATA CMT document
• Manual light vehicle licence
• Nuclear density gauge use licence
• White card or equivalent
• AS1289 testing experience
• Working knowledge of the requirements of ISO17025 – 2017
• Experience in Level 1 Supervision & Testing projects