Laboratory Technician (East Brisbane)

Company Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

SGS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our Grain Laboratory team in East Brisbane on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to build your laboratory career within a global organisation recognised for quality, integrity and technical excellence. 

You will play an important role in ensuring grain samples are prioritised, tested accurately and reported within agreed turnaround times. You will work with approved analytical test methods, follow laboratory quality systems and support the safe, efficient operation of the Grain Quality Laboratory.

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out accurate grain sample testing using approved laboratory methods and quality standards.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to support reliable and efficient testing.
• Support quality control activities, audits and proficiency trials to help maintain trusted results.
• Follow ISO/IEC 17025, biosecurity and SGS procedures to maintain a safe, compliant laboratory.
• Assist with consumables, stock control and laboratory housekeeping to keep operations running smoothly.
• Work closely with the team to manage priorities, support workflow and meet turnaround times.
• Contribute ideas that improve laboratory processes, testing methods and overall service quality.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• A scientific qualification or sound scientific knowledge gained through experience in a laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow approved methods and procedures.
• Sound computer literacy and confidence working with laboratory systems and documentation.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to working in a team environment.
• Previous experience in a NATA accredited laboratory or the grain industry will be highly regarded.

If you are reliable, detail-focused and ready to grow your laboratory career with a trusted global organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join SGS and help deliver trusted, high-quality testing services to our customers.

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
•    Paid parental leave
•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
•    Ongoing learning & development 
•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.