Laboratory Assistant

Webuild

Cooma, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.As an employee of FGJV you will be eligible to participate in a number of employee benefits. FGJV offers an employee benefits programme, including:

Retention Bonus Scheme
Salary Banding levels
Qantas Club Membership discounts

Purpose of the Role:The laboratory assistant works with senior staff and leadership to run tests, analyse results, and report on data findings.Qualifications:

Recognised tertiary qualifications within Engineering, Geology, or a relevant Geoscience field.
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Experience:

Minimum 8 years of construction Geological / Engineering experience including soil and groundwater sampling and contractor oversight during drilling activities.
Exposure working on a major civil infrastructure project of comparable size and complexity to the Snowy 2.0 project.
Extensive experience in the development and implementation of Geological management systems and plans.
Experience working within a Technical or Design department, assisting in Design, Planning and support the construction / production teams against required criteria
Experience in Geotechnical approvals process, ideally gained within civil construction and preferably in NSW

Required Competencies:

Familiar with lab methodologies and understand the importance of clean and orderly workspace by diligently following all lab procedures for health and safety
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Able to work independently or as an active member of a team
Good interpersonal skills and communication
Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Ability to work collaboratively
Ability to work to deadlines and targets and can prioritise tasks under pressure
Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Excellent safety awareness with good housekeeping habits.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to carry out work instructions and directives to provide satisfactory outcomes.
Ability to work within a team environment to achieve desired results

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

The lab assistant will also be responsible for compiling data, transferring notes and recordings, and labelling, organizing, and maintaining samples
Take notes, record data, and results, and organize documentation
Transfer data and results from notes and records to computer formats
Organize and maintain lab storage, samples, and specimens
Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
Identify and label samples
Prepare equipment and workspace
Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed
Compile research and information needed for study
Conduct laboratory tests, analyze, and categorize results
Record and document analysis results; report results and variations to supervisor
Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
Sanitize and sterilize equipment and workspace
Research industry trends and advancement
Assists all senior laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.If you meet the above requirements and would like to work on this iconic project, please apply now.Project Overview:

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