Asbestos Analyst - Perth, Australia - Sgs

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 laboratoriesaround the world.

Job DescriptionJoin our dynamic team based in Alexandria, NSW, on a full-time basis, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting SGS's mission to analyze soil, water, and air.

As a valued team member, you will collaborate closely with management to uphold SGS's analytical capabilities, specifically focusing on conducting routine analyses within the Hygiene section.

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

With minimal supervision and a degree of independence, initiative and judgment, undertake routine preparation and analysis of soil and water samples.

Perform asbestos fibre counting and asbestos identification on a range of materials including building materials, soil, water and dust samples.

Perform onsite sampling as required by the client.
Become an authorised signatory for Fibre counting and Fibre identification.
Participate in external and internal proficiency testing as required by the business.
Carry out scheduled instrument calibration and maintenance in accordance with documented procedures.
Understand and uphold general laboratory QA/QC criteria and NATAaccreditation requirements and ensure the quality of data procedure.
Maintain and update skills, qualifications and knowledge through courses and on the job training to support improvement.
Develop and validate new analytical methods and instrumentation as required by the business.
Perform other duties as directed by the section supervisor to ensure the smooth running of the section.
QualificationsDemonstrable experience in an environmental laboratory, specifically Asbestos analyst.
Previous NATA signatory status in asbestos identification preferred.
Flexibility with working hours and tasks.
Some weekend work and overtime required from time to time.
Additional InformationWHY 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

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOUSGS 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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