Sample Preparation Assistant (Fixed term and casual positions available) in Hindmarsh, Australia

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 61 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.  In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Agro Testing is an accredited Agricultural testing laboratory that specialises in Soil, Plant and Water testing with laboratories located in Hindmarsh South Australia, Belmont Western Australia and Burleigh Heads Queensland. Our client base includes farmers, agronomists, rural retailers and research organisations with our samples originating from all across Australia.

• Fixed term and casual positions available

• Operating hours Monday to Friday 7am – 11pm

• Immediate start or November/December start dates available

• Fixed term (37.5hrs/wk, 3-4 month contracts) hourly rate $25.80 + super, leave accrual

• Casual roles attract 25% loading

• Based in Hindmarsh, South Australia

   

As a Sample Preparation Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the laboratory function by ensuring all samples are appropriately receipted, sorted, and prepared in a timely manner to achieve operational, customer and quality requirements. 

Reporting to the Sample Receipt & Preparation Supervisor, the role will focus on:

• Grinding of soils & plant samples as well as accurately splitting soil samples

• Fine grinding soils using specialised equipment

• Working in the fast-paced sample receipt and preparation area

• Loading trolleys for the sample drying process

• Ensuring samples are completed in a timely manner and correct methods, procedures and work instructions are adhered to

• Able to complete all quality control records in accordance with quality requirements and work instructions

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of their work area and processes as well as the overall efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory operations

What we are looking for in individuals to join our team

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual tasks, grinding of samples and lifting up to 7kg repetitively

• Ability to follow procedures with absolute attention to detail

• Willing to work as part of a team with emphasis on quality and safety

• Excellent numeracy, written and oral communication skills

• Great organisational skills and ability to multi-task

Experience in a commercial sample preparation laboratory would be advantageous but not a requirement to be successful in this role.

Rather, previous experience working in a fast-paced environment (e.g., fast food/hospitality/warehouse) would be highly regarded/beneficial for this role.

Apply now!

Please include a cover letter addressed to our Laboratory Supervisor, Nola Dodd, outlining:

• Relevant experience working in a fast paced, repetitive environment

• Your availability – days and hours between October-April

• Any working restrictions – visas, other work commitments etc

• Acknowledge you understand this role involves being on your feet all shift and repetitive lifting of samples and machinery

All candidate CV’s and cover letter’s will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted. 

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.