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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Laboratory Assistant |
| Position Code: | 5330 | | Career Level: | 1 |
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Responsible for
Carrying out routine tests and checks and providing essential support in an onsite laboratory. |
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Reports To
Laboratory Team Leader, Senior Scientist. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Preparing test samples of materials used in production, components, etc.
Conducting routine physical and chemical tests to ensure conformance to established specifications.
Analysing qualitative and quantitative tests by recording and computing relevant data.
Being responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and ordering replacement parts, where necessary.
Ordering stock such as chemicals and solvents as required.
Maintaining a sound working knowledge and awareness of safety regulations and operating procedures within the laboratory environment.
Ensuring services such as cleaning and waste disposal are conducted efficiently and promptly.
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Key Skills
Understanding of scientific and safety procedures.
Experience with laboratory apparatus.
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Internal Contacts
Scientists. |
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External Contacts
Suppliers, Quality standards organisations. |
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Typical Experience
May have limited industry experience, coupled with tertiary qualifications or studying toward qualification. |
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Other Comments
Alternative Title: Research Assistant. |
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