Laboratory Assistant - Commodities

About Bureau Veritas:

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

As industry leaders in laboratory testing, Bureau Veritas Minerals has extensive operations throughout Australia providing services across the entire exploration and mining project cycle. Our state-of-the-art laboratories are strategically placed to help provide a wide range of inspection and laboratory testing services across a broad range of commodities.

Key Responsibilities

• Weighing, preparing and processing samples
• Process samples through various methods
• Basic maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration laboratory instruments
• Maintain good laboratory housekeeping
• Undertake tasks as requested by the laboratory supervisor/manager
• Perform Safety walks, inspections, audits and other tasks related to safety
• Follow and adhere to laboratory SOP’s and safety practices
• Meet quality, TATs and KPI’s required for the role

About You

• Previous experience working in a Geoanalytical or Minerals Laboratory
• Experience of inorganic chemistry laboratory techniques
• At least 1 years experience as a Laboratory Technician or equivalent
• Experience with ICP-MS and/or ICP-OES equipment is highly regarded
• An understanding of the basic QA/QC procedures in a Laboratory
• Good verbal and numerical reasoning skills
• A methodical, well organised approach to your work
• Be willing to work as part of a team in a production environment, with a high focus on quality & safety

Roster

• Weekly rotational shift roster
• Day shift – 6.00am-2.00pm
• Afternoon shift – 2.00pm-10.00pm

**Full availability across all shifts is required

**Roster may change to 9 hours shifts in future to meet business requirements

How we care

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

A rewarding career

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.