As a laboratory assistant, you’re responsible for helping laboratory technicians and scientists carry out research and experiments. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of research labs by carrying out routine tests, setting up equipment, and maintaining detailed records.
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Team Assistant - Exploration & Subsurface
Location: Perth
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 3 years
You will provide support the Manager Exploration & Subsurface and the ESE Team Project. An insight to your role will include: Document support including formatting, editing and streamlining Providing administrative support for meetings including reserving meeting rooms, resolving meeting room conflicts, assisting with planning and preparation of meeting materials Coordinating all international and domestic travel arrangements, raising RFT's for flights/hotels and tracking of the team's travel/leave arrangements Assisting with Company Director's signature process Maintaining the structure and organising regular clean-up of the Project MS Teams collaboration SharePoint Maintaining folder access register Supporting the development, compilation and maintenance of the Permit Management, Prospect and Leads, Project Management dashboards Collaborating with Finance on the development of dashboards and regular management of the TW and budget updates and reports Preparation and management of Purchase Request and Purchase Orders
Lab Technician
Location: Perth
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 2 years
We have a current opportunity for a Lab Technician on a contract basis. The position will be based in Perth. For further information about this position please apply. Role Summary: As a Lab Technician, you will be working closely with a group of Lab Engineers and Technicians supporting the Service Delivery team within Drilling Completion Fluids Product Line. Essential Responsibilities: As a Lab Technician, you will be responsible for: Designing drilling and completion fluids formulations Conducting the full measurements of the drilling and completion fluids properties Calibrating and conducting basic maintenance of lab equipment Running specific advanced laboratory tests Being able to complete the tasks and provide the results in a timely manner Writing laboratory reports with summary, conclusion, recommendations Needs to be decent with MS office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and at least simple software. Specific Responsibilities: The Lab Technician will be responsible for all the tasks and activities related to GFO with a strong focus on accounting entries and analysis.
Laboratory assistant job role
Laboratory assistants play an important role in scientific research. You will work under the supervision of senior laboratory staff and support them in their daily work. Your job typically involves handling laboratory tools and equipment, preparing samples, maintaining laboratory space clean, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Laboratory assistant responsibilities
As a laboratory assistant, you may have multiple responsibilities depending on the laboratory you work in. However, some of the most common tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing samples and specimens for analysis
- Monitoring and recording data accurately
- Cleaning and sterilising laboratory equipment
- Maintaining stock levels of laboratory supplies
- Collaborating with warehouse and distribution teams
- Adhering to instructions from the laboratory manager
- Keeping detailed records and conducting literature reviews
- Following laboratory safety guidelines and protocols
Laboratory assistant qualifications
To work as a laboratory assistant, you typically will need a certificate or an associate degree in laboratory science, biology, or a related field. In some cases, a high school diploma combined with experience and on-the-job training may suffice.
- Qualifications required may vary between institutions, but generally, you will need:
- A diploma, associate, or bachelor's degree in laboratory science, biology, or a related major
- Understanding of laboratory techniques, safety practices, and equipment
- Courses in chemistry, biology, mathematics, and microbiology
- Proficiency in computer systems and security protocols
Laboratory assistant skills
As a laboratory assistant, you typically need a range of skills to support lab staff effectively.
You should be able to:
- Organise and prioritise tasks
- Pay attention to detail and maintain high accuracy standards
- Work with minimal supervision and participate in a team efficiently
- Communicate effectively with laboratory staff and researchers
- Follow procedures and protocols for quality assurance
- Handle chemical substances and laboratory equipment as required
- Troubleshoot basic problems to maintain laboratory schedules and avoid delays