Laboratory Technical Assistant

About the role

Nyrstar, a producer of critical minerals and metals, is looking for a Laboratory Technical Assistant in Port Pirie, South Australia. The role involves carrying out chemical and instrumental analyses to meet customer requirements while complying with quality standards and keeping a safe workplace. It reports to the Chemist Team Leader and is a permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine wet chemical and instrumental analyses according to the Laboratory Quality Manual, and document results in workbooks or standardised forms.
• Calibrate, recalibrate or normalise laboratory equipment and submit non-routine analysis requests to the Chemist Team Leader.
• Maintain compliance with the Laboratory Quality Manual and ISO 17025 quality standards, and report defective equipment or irregular results.
• Follow site and legislative safety procedures, identify hazards, keep the workplace clean and report injuries immediately.
• Support health and rehabilitation needs, including providing medical certificates and following rehabilitation plans.

Required profile

• Experience in a laboratory setting.
• Year 12 Chemistry preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong time management, organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to work autonomously under pressure.
• Unrestricted right to work in Australia.

Required skills

• Desirable: proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Desirable: understanding of laboratory quality systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and relocation assistance if required.
• Career growth opportunities and development programs.
• Five weeks of annual leave, subsidised dental care and access to the Employee Assistance Program.