Laboratory Assistant
- Location
- Plumridge Lakes, WA, Australia
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
Skills mentioned
- Sample preparation
- Sample analysis
- Laboratory procedures
- Weighing and measurement
- Personal protective equipment
- Laboratory housekeeping
- Production management
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About the job
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 SGS is Seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the FIFO team in Tropicana. Duties include, however not limited to:
- Ensure the timely and quality analysis of samples.
- Perform sample preparation to a high standard.
- Weigh samples accurately in an efficient manner.
- Maintain daily production numbers.
- Understand and follow laboratory methods and procedures.
- Maintain good housekeeping in the wet laboratory area and associated areas.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment in the correct manner as required.
Qualifications
- Ensure the timely and quality analysis of samples.
- Perform sample preparation to a high standard.
- Weigh samples accurately in an efficient manner.
- Maintain daily production numbers.
- Understand and follow laboratory methods and procedures.
- Maintain good housekeeping in the wet laboratory area and associated areas.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment in the correct manner as required.
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
- SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
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.
From SGS's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 29 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job