Asbestos Analyst / Occupational Hygiene Technician

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 62 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 € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Environment Testing Australia is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 300 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and with Client Service Offices located in Adelaide, Darwin, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also operate field sampling services out of Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in all areas of Environmental analysis, including Contaminated Soil, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Soil Vapour, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Stack Emissions, Work Place Air, Ambient Air, Dust, Drinking Water, Surface Water run off, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.

Full-time ongoing position based in Welshpool, WA

• Monday to Friday

• Senior position with great opportunities for career advancement

• Asbestos Analysts with 3-5 years’ experience encouraged to apply

• Extra 1.5% superannuation paid on top of the national standard rate

The Asbestos Analyst / Occupational Hygiene Technician role is primarily laboratory-based, with occasional periodic field work. You will conduct laboratory analysis in the Hazardous Materials laboratory, including asbestos identification in building materials and soils, and airborne fibre counting. In addition, you will assist the laboratory team by ensuring all samples are prepared and analysed in a timely manner, while supporting a range of laboratory duties to meet operational, customer, and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare samples for analysis in accordance with approved methods and requirements.

• Perform routine analyses, validations, and project work efficiently and accurately.

• Conduct analyses including:

  • Respirable fibre counting

  • Asbestos identification in building materials and soils

  • Inhalable and respirable dust (and associated airborne workplace contaminants)

  • Diesel particulate analysis

• Carry out field sampling activities such as:

  • Airborne fibre monitoring

  • Respirable dust and crystalline silica monitoring

  • Inhalable dust monitoring

• Ensure all internal and external client requirements are met or exceeded.

• Ensure efficient utilisation of laboratory materials.

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment/instruments as required.

• Maintain strict adherence to ISO 17025, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards.

• Certificate or Diploma in Laboratory Techniques, or other relevant science-based tertiary education; or significant field/laboratory experience.

• Experience in a commercial laboratory, including analysis of asbestos in building materials and soils.

• Experience with field work and associated record keeping will be an advantage.

• Previous experience as an ICP or LAA for clearance inspections following asbestos removal work will be highly regarded.

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven ability to learn quickly and work effectively under minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to structure information clearly, logically, and directly.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.

• Sound technical and analytical skills.

• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

• A current Australian driver’s licence (preferred).

• Previous laboratory experience will be well regarded; however, comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided in our in-house analytical techniques, systems, and programs.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you believe you are ready for this exciting, challenging and rewarding position please apply as soon as possible by submitting your cover letter and resume that outlines your interest and suitability for the position.

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.