Laboratory Assistant / Laboratory Technician

Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Your career is about more than building a resume — it’s a chance to leave your mark.

About Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification services. Founded in 1828, the group has in excess of 82,000 employees in 1,400 sites located in 140 countries. In the Pacific Region, Bureau Veritas Minerals are renowned for the quality and breadth of our capabilities across Geoanalytical Testing, Mineral Processing, Mineralogy and Metals & Minerals Trade. 

The role

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Assistant and Technician to join the team in the Newcastle region. The focus of this role will be using specialised equipment and performing manual handling tasks to prepare coal samples and laboratory testing. You will also be involved in the simulation of coal production processes in order to test the properties of coal samples.

Full training will be provided as well.

What’s needed?                 

Ideally you will have previous experience and the following skillsets:

• Physically fit and capable of performing manual handling tasks
• Previous laboratory or sample preparation experience in any field would be well regarded but is not essential
• Certificate III or IV in Laboratory skills (preferred but not required)
• A methodical and well organised approach to your work.
• Reliable and able to work shift work, weekends and overtime as required.

Live locally in the Newcastle region and hold a valid NSW driver’s license

Ongoing Drug & Alcohol testing will be a requirement of working on site. 

The benefits

We offer a competitive hourly rate and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities; an annual review to plan your career development.
• WhereFit Membership – Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa

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 are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.