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The Opportunity

• Bring your skills in analytical chemistry and lab operations into a varied role
• Key role in delivering high-quality chemical analysis to support research projects
• Grow your career with our diverse team at CSIRO – Australia’s National Science Agency!

We are currently seeking a motivated Analytical Chemist/Lab Technician, with an interest in chemistry and working with a diverse research team, to join our Waterford team!

Our Mineral Resources’ Characterisation Program is home to cutting-edge multiscale analytical facilities that are a key part of our research to ensure a sustainable resources industry for Australia. The Chemical Analysis team at Waterford (WA) is a specialised team performing geochemical analysis to support a range of mineral processing research and various other energy & environmental applications. Joining this dynamic team, you will bring your analytical chemistry skills and knowledge to work collaboratively with mineral processing scientists and undertake various routine preparations & analysis of geochemical samples. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality chemical analysis to support various research projects and deliver impact for our customers.

If you are an early-career Lab Technician with strong attention to detail, enjoy participating in experimental and laboratory work, interested in building your career with an esteemed R&D organisation, and have a positive attitude towards working in a multi-disciplinary team, we would love to hear from you! Here at CSIRO, we provide a diverse and inclusive culture, support flexible work arrangements, and offer you excellent professional development opportunities to grow your skills & career!

Your duties will include:

• Applying specialised skills in the operation of ICP-OES, ICP-MS, WD-XRF, combustion elemental analysis, SEM imaging and analysis and XRD to produce quality quantitative analytical results.
• Understanding and adapting general laboratory QA/QC procedures, including performing standards instrument maintenance to avoid contamination and to protect the equipment.
• Undertaking routine preparations and analysis of geochemical samples and standard preparations for chemical analysis and SEM or XRD analysis.
• Being involved with the preparation of safe work documentation and ordering of laboratory supplies.
• Creating quality quantitative analytical reports.
• Carrying out project work and technical trouble shooting as directed by the laboratory supervisor.

Location: Waterford, WA

Salary: AU$70K – AU$90K pa + up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified Term of 3 years

Reference: 95243

To be considered you will need:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry, OR at least 5 years of practical experience of working in an Analytical Chemistry or SEM/ XRD laboratory.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to closely follow processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated strong focus on safety.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to work with a variety of internal and external customers including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and community.
• Desirable: Experience using and maintaining laboratory instruments, and writing reports documenting methods & findings would be highly desirable.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be either an Australian Citizen, a New Zealand Citizen, or an Australian Permanent Resident.

CSIRO is an Equal Opportunity employer working hard to recruit world-class talent that represents the diversity across our society. As part of our commitment to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes, preference will be given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates who meet the role criteria. CSIRO conscious inclusion practices are intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity/affirmative measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

Appointment to this role is also subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply online, and provide a CV and detailed cover letter responding to the selection criteria, that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Please note that we strongly encourage you to respond to each of the selection criteria in detail, and attach it to your cover letter as one document.

Applications Close

28 April 2024, 11:00pm AEST

We strongly encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as they come through. CSIRO reserves the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date if required.