Sample Preparer

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 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

Join a supportive and safety-focused team in a hands-on laboratory role that’s essential to our operations. This position follows a roster of day and nights. We’re looking for someone who values accuracy, consistency, and teamwork in a dynamic environment. If that sounds like you, we’d love you to join our team based in Perth with this casual role.

Responsibilities include, however, not limited to:

• Sort and organise samples in numerical order, ensuring all are accurately matched with the correct paperwork and clearly noting any missing or additional items.
• Load and unload samples onto drying racks while maintaining sequence integrity.
• Mill or crush samples and transfer sub-samples into appropriate packets, following quality control procedures to avoid contamination.
• Carry out preparation and weighing tasks in the fibrous sample preparation area, following established safety and operational protocols.

Qualifications

• A current driver’s licence is advantageous.
• Previous laboratory or sample preparation experience is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively with general to minimal supervision.
• Able to follow both verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and time management to meet key performance indicators.
• Physically fit due to required tasks and responsibilities.

Additional Information

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.