Laboratory Assistant - Central Weighing

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.  

Metals & Minerals 

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.  

The Opportunity

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our Central Weighing team in a dynamic testing and inspection environment. In this role, you’ll prepare samples with precision and accuracy for XRF, Spectral and wet chemistry analysis, playing a vital part in delivering quality results to our clients. You’ll work collaboratively with a supportive team while maintaining the highest standards of laboratory housekeeping, safety and quality control. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your laboratory skills in a fast-paced setting where your attention to detail directly impact production timelines and client satisfaction. If you’re motivated by accuracy and committed to safety and quality excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and weigh samples accurately and timely according to priority directives, ensuring all Central Weighing procedures are followed and quality benchmarks are consistently met
• Maintain exceptional laboratory housekeeping standard, including keeping work area’s clean and tidy, managing spillages promptly and removing unnecessary items at the end of each shift.
• Identify and report hazards, quality issues and faulty equipment immediately to your supervisor; actively participate in safety audits, inspections and quality reviews to support zero-accident workplace culture
• Utilise time affectively to optimise productivity while ensuring client expectations are met or exceeded, completing assigned tasks on or before schedule and notifying your supervisor of any sample or analysis issues.
• Comply with all Health, Safety Environment (HSE), quality, and operational policies and procedures; participate in HSE training, toolbox talks and quality meetings as required.

About you

• You have a strong interest in laboratory and scientific work, with the ability to follow detailed procedures consistently and work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• You’re a motivated, self-organised team player with excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow directives from supervisors and managers
• You possess basic mathematical skills and are able to read and write English fluently; laboratory experience or knowledge of the testing and inspection industry is highly desirable
• You’re committed to safety and quality excellence, with a proactive approach to identifying hazards, implementing preventative actions, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• You demonstrate reliability, strong time management, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet production timelines and client 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.