Laboratory Technician
sgs
Full time
Laboratory Technician
sgs· Laboratory & Testing
About this role
Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Our Energy Minerals Division provides high-quality, independent coal analysis and services to many Australian and international coal companies. We have NATA accredited (ISO/IEC 17025) coal laboratories servicing all major coal ports in Australia and have significant involvement with the superintending of coal exported overseas, quality control at mine sites / power plants and borecore evaluation. Our tech services provide mechanical sampling design and commissioning for all bulk particulate materials.
Job Description
Join SGS as a Laboratory Technician in Newcastle, where you'll play a key role in performing laboratory procedures with precision and efficiency. This position offers a rotational roster (day, afternoon and night), providing flexibility while ensuring quality testing in line with documented methods and work instructions.
Our key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:
- Assist the Laboratory Supervisor
- Deputise for the Laboratory Technical Officer
- Help to maintain a technically first-class laboratory
- Carry out any routine laboratory analysis
- Calculate and assess results
- Carry out equipment calibration and maintenance under supervision
- Help to dispatch samples to other laboratories
- Help ensure samples are stored correctly
- Help to monitor stock levels and advise if re-ordering is required
- Help to check goods received by the laboratory
- Assist in training and development of trainees
- Suggest and help to implement improvements to laboratory methods and techniques
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
As the successful candidate you will have:
- Experience handling acids and chemicals
- Computer skills – Excel, Access, Lotus Notes and CCLAS
- Previous experience in a general mineral laboratory environment
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.
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Where is the Laboratory Technician position at sgs located?
This Laboratory Technician role at sgs is based in Mayfield West, Mayfield West, NSW, Australia, NSW, au. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Laboratory Technician role at sgs full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Laboratory Technician role in the Laboratory & Testing department at sgs.
Which team or department does the Laboratory Technician at sgs belong to?
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This Laboratory Technician position at sgs was posted on Mar 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Laboratory Technician
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