7 Lab Technician jobs in Australia
Lab Technician
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For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in a range of environments, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia and New Zealand.
What's on offer?
Our Infrastructure Services business is seeking to appoint a Soils/Quarry Laboratory Technician to join the team at Fulton Hogan Northern Queensland based at our Farleigh site.
In this position you will:
- Complete a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.
- Sample and test aggregates and soils including onsite sampling.
- Assist with reporting, record keeping and calibrations including reporting non-conforming products.
- Conduct procedures safely and maintain good housekeeping of laboratory and surrounds.
- Maintain the laboratory in accordance with NATA requirements.
- Have a valid Driver's Licence as travel will be required including away work based on the needs of the business.
Full support, training and mentoring will be offered to the successful applicant, with strong career pathway opportunities.
- Want to be rewarded for the good work you do? Apply now to learn more about the applicable hourly rate and allowances.
- Looking for a company that places people at the heart of everything? Our Living Safely culture ensures that we care for ourselves, each other and the communities that we work in.
- Keen to progress your career? We invest in our people's career development and provide pathways in the form of apprenticeships, traineeships, or certificate(s) opportunities. If additional tickets and licenses are required, we can help with that too.
- Never worked in our industry before? We open new doors for people with transferable skills and experiences, helping them to thrive in the world of infrastructure construction. Where applicable, we provide training and support to help you succeed in the role.
- Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We offer benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family).
- Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us - it's a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities.
Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership are what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.
If our REAL values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position.
If you're not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that's okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.
Lab Technician
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- Sampling and testing asphalt, aggregates and bitumen including onsite sampling and compaction monitoring.
- The hands-on, day-to-day management of sampling and testing in accordance with specified requirements.
- The handling and management of chemicals in line with relevant standards
- Management of reporting, record keeping and calibrations including reporting non-conforming product.
- Conduct procedures safely and maintain good housekeeping of laboratory and surrounds.
- Providing technical support to production departments.
- Maintain the laboratory in accordance with NATA requirements.
- Travel will be required, based on the needs of the business.
- Dayshift, nightshift and some weekend work will be required.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and achieve strict deadlines
- Professional communication, written and interpersonal skills
- Honest, confident and reliable
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality, punctuality, reliability, respect for others and to work as part of an efficient team
- Current and valid Driver’s Licence
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (is advantageous)
- Previous experience in heavy industries or an interest in this field of work (is advantageous)
- Be willing to travel as away work will be required
- Ideally you will have an understanding of the asphalt, cement of quarries industries. (is advantageous)
- Having a demonstrated knowledge of Australian standards for laboratories would be viewed favourably, but is not essential as full training will be provided.
- You will be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities. We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.
Technical Sales Specialist - Sample Preparation
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**Job Description**
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Technical Sales Specialist, Sample Preparation (ANZ), and take part in a mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a respected, growing organization with a flawless strategy for the near future and beyond. You will be surrounded by collaborative colleagues and given the support and opportunities that only a global leader can offer!
**Key Responsibilities**
Servicing and Managing the Customer Base:
Produce Forward Call Cycle/Plan.
Make regular customer calls either with or without the local Sales person.
Identify fresh business prospects and collaborate with the Technical Sales Manager to cultivate sales opportunities.
Respond to enquiries and complaints, reinforcing the company's position.
Sales Promotion:
Follow the directive selling program to improve the sales of targeted products.
Attend Trade Exhibitions as required to generate leads and prospects.
Conduct customer-specific promotions to encourage sales growth and develop a positive company position.
Develop and implement technology seminars relevant to the account research focus.
Product / Market Knowledge:
Constantly develop product knowledge through company literature and other sources.
Report market trends, competitive promotions, and other activities to aid sales and marketing.
Participate actively in internal product training and external scientific community activities.
Budgets / Targets:
Meet Revenue and Gross Profit sales targets for the defined territory (ANZ).
Achieve sales targets set for specific promotional activities.
Administration and Reports:
Maintain accurate and detailed customer records on the company CRM.
Submit weekly sales reports to the Technical Sales Manager.
Submit all other requested reports by due dates.
Key Account Management:
Identify Key Accounts that will significantly contribute to sales growth.
Partner with the Technical Sales Manager and Marketing to devise strategies for Key Accounts.
Deliver reports to the sales team regarding the progress of Key Accounts.
**Experience and Skills**
Experience and Education:
Educated at BSc or equivalent experience level or above.
At least two years of relevant experience in sales and account relationship management preferred.
Extensive experience in molecular biology and sample preparation across a wide range of life science segments and applications.
Essential Skills:
Strategic selling and market development ability.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Professional presentation.
Self-management and proven time management.
Frequent interstate travel is required (up to 30%).
Desirable Skills:
A Master's Degree or equivalent experience in life sciences is highly desirable.
Strategic and tactical market development skills.
Presentation skills for internal and marketplace use.
Displayed efficiency in a globally matrixed organization.
Ability to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision.
**Benefits**
**Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.**
+ **Health & Wellbeing:** Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
+ **Flexibility:** Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.
+ **Extra Leave:** Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.
+ **Charitable Giving & Volunteering:** Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.
+ **Learning & Development:** Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.
**Thermo Fisher Scientific Australia WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality**
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch ( as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 125,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific ( , where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Science Laboratory Assistant
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# (Domremy Catholic College, Five Dock (see more jobs from this school))(/vacancy/school/782-domremy-catholic-college-five-dock)
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# (Laboratory Technician)(/vacancy/position/33-support-laboratory-technician)
# Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.34 FTE)
# Applications Close: 26 September 2025
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**Domremy Catholic College Five Dock**
**Commencement Date:** Thursday, 16 October 2025
**Closing Date:** Friday, 26 September 2025
**Capacity:** Part-Time (26 hours per fortnight), Temporary
Domremy College is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and committed person to the role of Science Laboratory Assistant.
**About the Role**
The candidate must be dynamic, enthusiastic, well organised and innovative in their role as well as having the ability to work independently and as part of a team to provide support for the science laboratories.
**Key Selection criteria**
The role of the Science Laboratory Assistant is a delegated responsibility by the Principal and will work closely with the Head of Science and the Science Department for the leadership and management of the following key areas:
- preparing and organising equipment and materials for Junior and Senior classes (Physics, Biology and Chemistry) through the Risk Assessment Web Portal
- providing advice and assistance to teaching staff in regards to matters of laboratory safety
- proper care, handling, labelling, maintenance and disposal of all chemicals
- safe handling, maintenance and care of all scientific and laboratory equipment, electrical goods and instruments
- computing Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment forms and obtaining relevant Material Safety Data Sheets
- conducting regular stock-takes
- performing routine servicing and maintenance of equipment
- arranging repair where necessary of equipment by external agencies
- caring for fauna and flora in accordance with current regulations
- cleaning and returning to store all apparatus used in practical work periods
- cleaning of laboratories, preparation and storage areas and maintaining a neat and ordered storage system
- other duties as directed.
**General clerical tasks**
- ordering equipment and chemicals
- unpacking, sorting and checking new equipment
- locating, counting and recording items and chemicals
- setting up an accident report file and reporting all accidents
- checking for repairs to Science classroom furniture and fixtures, etc
- reporting malfunctions to the College Maintenance.
**Desirable Qualifications**
- significant experience in schools would be highly regarded
- IT experience to facilitate the maintenance of records
- relevant Science qualifications
- sound knowledge and understanding of the use of Hazardous Substances Risk Assessments and Materials Safety and Data sheets
- understanding of and implementation of Work Health Safety and Globally Harmonised System
- demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the latest developments in laboratory technician practices
- excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
- self-starter who shows initiative
- demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision
- be physically capable of undertaking associated manual work
- current First Aid Certificate would be an advantage
- current Working With Children Check approval number is essential.
**Application Process**
Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;
- current CV
- cover letter
- three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last principal.
Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.
If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).
**Statement of Commitment to Child Safety**
(Click here)( to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.
**Working With Children Check (WWCC)**
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.
*SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.*
# (Domremy Catholic College, Five Dock (see more jobs from this school))(/vacancy/school/782-domremy-catholic-college-five-dock)
(# FIVE DOCK, NSW)(
Principal:
(Antoinette McGahan)(
Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Girl
860 Students
68 Teaching
Staff
20
Non-Teaching Staff
Single School
Domremy College is a Catholic Secondary College for girls from Years 7-12. It was established by the Presentation Sisters in 1911 and is named after the birthplace of St Joan of Arc, patroness of the Haberfield Parish. The vision of the College is to inspire and nurture Domremy girls to become confident, courageous, loving and generous women who embrace learning and carry Christ's light forward.
Science Laboratory Assistant
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Domremy Catholic College Five Dock
Commencement Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025
Closing Date: Friday, 26 September 2025
Capacity: Part-Time (26 hours per fortnight), Temporary
Domremy College is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and committed person to the role of Science Laboratory Assistant.
About the RoleThe candidate must be dynamic, enthusiastic, well organised and innovative in their role as well as having the ability to work independently and as part of a team to provide support for the science laboratories.
Key Selection criteriaThe role of the Science Laboratory Assistant is a delegated responsibility by the Principal and will work closely with the Head of Science and the Science Department for the leadership and management of the following key areas:
- preparing and organising equipment and materials for Junior and Senior classes (Physics, Biology and Chemistry) through the Risk Assessment Web Portal
- providing advice and assistance to teaching staff in regards to matters of laboratory safety
- proper care, handling, labelling, maintenance and disposal of all chemicals
- safe handling, maintenance and care of all scientific and laboratory equipment, electrical goods and instruments
- computing Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment forms and obtaining relevant Material Safety Data Sheets
- conducting regular stock-takes
- performing routine servicing and maintenance of equipment
- arranging repair where necessary of equipment by external agencies
- caring for fauna and flora in accordance with current regulations
- cleaning and returning to store all apparatus used in practical work periods
- cleaning of laboratories, preparation and storage areas and maintaining a neat and ordered storage system
- other duties as directed.
- ordering equipment and chemicals
- unpacking, sorting and checking new equipment
- locating, counting and recording items and chemicals
- setting up an accident report file and reporting all accidents
- checking for repairs to Science classroom furniture and fixtures, etc
- reporting malfunctions to the College Maintenance.
- significant experience in schools would be highly regarded
- IT experience to facilitate the maintenance of records
- relevant Science qualifications
- sound knowledge and understanding of the use of Hazardous Substances Risk Assessments and Materials Safety and Data sheets
- understanding of and implementation of Work Health Safety and Globally Harmonised System
- demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the latest developments in laboratory technician practices
- excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
- self-starter who shows initiative
- demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision
- be physically capable of undertaking associated manual work
- current First Aid Certificate would be an advantage
- current Working With Children Check approval number is essential.
Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;
- current CV
- cover letter
- three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last principal.
Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.
If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).
Statement of Commitment to Child SafetyClick here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.
Working With Children Check (WWCC)This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.
SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.
Vintage Laboratory Assistant
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Vinarchy. Redefining Wine.
Established in 2025 from the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Wines, Vinarchy is an exceptional global wine company committed to redefining wine.
About The Role
To undertake very basic laboratory tasks whilst undertaking further training in quality control operations, including:
Conduct limited sampling and testingUse simple laboratory equipment(hydrometers, thermometers) to make measurements and perform basic tests that take a short time and involve a narrow range of variables and easily recognised control limitsComplete the internal training requirements for the position.Obtain Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement.
This role involves using basic knowledge and skills to complete simple tasks with clear instructions. It includes passing on messages and taking small responsibility for your own work and learning.
Why Join Us?
You would be joining us at a very exciting time as we head into our annual Vintage across the Berri and Barossa regions. This is a chance to acquire some amazing skills in our large Berri Estate sight whilst enjoying all the Riverland has to offer.
ALREADY AN EMPLOYEE? REFER A FRIEND FOR A FINDER'S FEE!
APPLY TODAY!
Applications will close Friday 31st October, so please apply prior to this date in order to be considered for an opportunity with us with roles commencing in January 2026.
At Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.
Research and Development - Engine Test Technician
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We are looking for a talented Research and Development - Engine Test Technician to join our team specializing in Product Testing and Engineering Support for our On-Highway Engineering team, based at our Pilot Centre facility in Scoresby, Victoria.
**In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:**
+ Build, repair, and prepare test articles and associated auxiliary equipment for engine and vehicle testing
+ Install and calibrate instrumentation including thermocouples, pressure transducers, and vibration accelerometers to enable accurate data acquisition
+ Perform tests in accordance with defined procedures and collaborate with performance engineers to develop and refine testing methods
+ Fabricate custom components and fixtures using welding, lathe, and milling equipment to support unique test setups
+ Analyze test data and contribute to technical documentation including teardown reports, calibration reviews, and failure analysis
+ Coordinate test programs by planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking materials and resources to ensure timely execution
+ Support facility maintenance and repair work
+ Mechanical work on Diesel engines and vehicles
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**To be successful in this role you will need the following:**
+ Trade qualifications in light vehicle mechanical, heavy vehicle mechanical, diesel fitting
+ Minimum 5 years of experience as a qualified tradesperson, ideally with exposure to mechanical testing and fabrication
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical findings and contribute to problem-solving teams
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation
+ Fabrication skills are ideal but not mandatory, welding, lathe, milling, etc.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Core responsibilities
1. Install test equipment to various engines, in vehicles and stationary engines
1. Thermocouples
2. Pressure Transducers
3. Vibration accelerometers
2. Facilitate testing as requested by Customer Engineers
3. Fabricate custom components
Education needed
1. Light vehicle, heavy vehicle, diesel fitter qualifications required
2. Good reading and writing skills, able to read and write reports as required
Experience Preferences
1. Fabrication skills, welding, lathe, mill experience
2. 5+ years as a qualified trades person
3. Computer skills, Excel, Word etc.
**Job** Engineering
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** On-site
**Job Type** Office
**ReqID**
**Relocation Package** No
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