Water Quality Analyst Level 2 - West Ryde, Australia - Sydney Water

Sydney Water

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West Ryde, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney:

Term Contract until December 31st 2023:

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West Ryde Location and competitive base salary plus super
At Sydney Water, we're passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities

About us

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea.

We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

About the role

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager you will perform routine and non-routine analyses of samples from a variety of environments, using a range of equipment in accordance with procedures to meet customer quality and time expectations and regulatory and operational requirements.

Daily duties include receiving and processing of samples, analysis of results, data entry, quality control, checks and calibrations, maintaining sterilization laboratory.

Routine biological analysis of water and wastewater products in accordance with procedures. This includes identification and enumeration of bacteria, bacteriophages, Cryptosporidium oocyst & Giardia cysts and Virus detection via cell culture and PCR.
Sample preparation, extraction, concentration and analysis of water and wastewater products in accordance with procedures
Identify problems and undertake problem solving appropriate to level
Check relevant data entry for accuracy, report unusual results and issues immediately to a Supervisor, Team Leader or Manager
Ability and willingness to learn new tasks, methods, instruments and equipment, as appropriate
Complete tasks on time, to expected quality and at the expected cost
Work cooperatively with team members to ensure customer requirements are met and operations are efficient

About you
This is a laboratory-based role requiring a team member who can undertake analysis of samples, which may include water, soil, sediment, and spoil with the following skills:

A relevant tertiary qualification in Microbiology or minimum one-year experience within a related scientific discipline
Ability to use computers and tablets and associated software, including Microsoft Windows and Office and various mobile devices
Ability to learn computer software packages used within a laboratory (e.g. Lab Information Management System,)
Knowledge and commitment to NATA accreditation AS/ISO17025 and ISO 9001 requirements.
Strong Ability to multitask & prioritise and work within a fastpaced team that has a highvolume sample throughput.
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of handling and storage of potentially hazardous materials.
Uphold Sydney Water's signature behaviours; Stand up and Contribute, Focus on Solutions, Do what You say, Support & Encourage, Own the Outcome.

Application close date:
Tuesday 18th April 2023
Please see the position description for the role's full accountabilities.