Laboratory Technician

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.

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  

We are seeking Laboratory Technician’s, who are excited by the challenges of our business and variety this roles offers to work in our Digest Laboratory. Your role will be using specialised equipment and performing laboratory testing to test the properties of minerals samples in a high production laboratory.

Key Responsibilities  

• Weighing, digestion and preparation of samples for analysis
• Follow and adhere to laboratory procedures
• Undertake tasks as requested by the supervisor
• Meet quality, TATs and KPI’s required for the role.
• Maintain good laboratory housekeeping.
• Work to Bureau Veritas QHSE standards.

About You  

• Experience working as a Technician or Analyst within a mining related Laboratory
• ICP MS experience highly desirable
• A Certificate III / IV in Laboratory Skills / Techniques is beneficial
• Must adhere to quality standards and have a strong commitment to safety.
• Must be reliable and able to work rotational shift work on a roster (Day, Night and Afternoon shifts).
• A strong team and customer focus.
• Sound reading and numerical skills.
• A methodical, well organised approach to your work.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including alcohol and drug screening.

Roster

• Monday to Friday - 8 hour fortnightly rotating shift roster
  • Day shift (6.00am – 2.00pm)
  • Afternoon shift (2.00pm – 10.00pm)
  • Night shift (10.00pm – 6.00am)

**Full availability across all shifts is required

**Optional weekend overtime may be available if there is an increase in workload

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.