Laboratory Technician – Microbiology

Job Description

As a Laboratory Technician -Microbiology, based in Notting Hill, Melbourne, your main responsibilities are to undertake microbiological analyse of water and a wide variety of environmental samples.

Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

• Perform and be responsible for the analysis of water and environmental samples in the microbiological section. 
• Assist in ensuring the laboratory maintains accreditation/certification in microbiological testing and sampling.
• Participate in in-house and external proficiency programs.  Follow QA procedures.
• Actively participate in those activities prescribed by NATA such as calibrations and internal audits.
• Assist management in promoting a safe working environment
• Perform other duties as directed by the Laboratory Manager.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role your skills and attributes should include:

• TAFE or Tertiary qualifications relevant to Microbiology highly desirable.
• Understanding of evolving nature of the workplace, with a willingness to continually adapt and improve job skills and knowledge
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays (may be required from time to time) as the Microbiological section operates every day of the year.

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global Company. Let’s break down what that means for you.

• As a Company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work. We encourage our employees, wherever operationally possible, to work in arrangements that support a work-life balance.
• We’re a Company who believe our impact on society is important, so Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business.
• Paid Parental leave scheme for 8 weeks for eligible employees.
• We are driven to ensure we have a positive impact on our local communities through paid employee volunteering days and regularly encouraging time off to donate blood.
• Health & Wellbeing is important to us, which is why we offer annual health club membership rebates and discounted private health insurance, as well as a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing learning & development is vital to the success of any Company. We believe in investing in our employees, so we offer education assistance programs and encourage the use of our online learning platform.
• Career Development Opportunities (nationally and Globally)

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce and 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.