At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and analyse metallurgical samples while ensuring quality standards.
- Company: Join Mount Isa Mines, a leading mining complex in Queensland.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 13% superannuation, health discounts, and career development.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in Mount Isa with outdoor adventures and community activities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role with long-term career security.
- Qualifications: Experience in sample preparation or eagerness to learn; basic computer skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Mount Isa Mines are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Laboratory Assistant to join our Metallurgical Operations Technical Services team. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor through the Leading Hand, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality sample preparation and laboratory analysis to support operational and metallurgical requirements.
Role is residentially based in Mount Isa, working a 4 day/4 night shift roster or options for Day shift only!
This position is responsible for preparing and analysing a range of metallurgical samples while ensuring sample integrity, quality standards and laboratory QA/QC protocols are maintained. Working within a fast-paced laboratory environment, you will contribute to the delivery of accurate and timely analytical results while supporting a strong safety culture.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct sample preparation activities including sample collection, logging, drying, splitting and milling while maintaining sample integrity.
- Perform laboratory analyses and deliver accurate analytical results in a timely manner.
- Adhere to laboratory QA/QC procedures and quality standards.
- Actively participate in Safe Start meetings and maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Communicate laboratory workloads effectively during shift handovers.
- Assist with training and supporting laboratory team members in laboratory procedures and protocols.
- Support higher-level analytical work as required.
- Maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
About you – skills and experience:
- You are a reliable team player with a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- You enjoy working in a hands-on environment and can manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience in metallurgical sample preparation or the ability to learn quickly.
- Experience working within a laboratory environment desirable or part of a team.
- Basic computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel - basic level is great.
- Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), or the ability to learn.
- Understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) principles – Safety Conscious.
If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a team that is committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey at Mount Isa Mines.
Applications Close: 27th of August
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