CareerPlan

Laboratory Technician

Mackay, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-10-22
On-site

Core

Perform preparation and testing of coal samples to maintain quality standards in a laboratory serving the coal industry.

Role type

Senior Laboratory Technician (Coal Testing)

Builds

Coal quality data and gas content analysis for mining and CSG clients

Domain

Mining / Coal Industry / Laboratory Testing

Required skills

coal sample testing, gas content testing, proximate analysis, relative density measurement, laboratory maintenance, calibration, data entry, manual lifting (10-15kg), numerical calculations, adherence to safety protocols

Preferred skills

NATA familiarity, Australian Standards knowledge, ISO 17025 knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Conduct coal sample testing, manage dispatch and receipt of samples, perform gas content and coal quality tests, enter data into systems, perform routine maintenance and calibration, maintain laboratory housekeeping, adhere to OH&S standards, organize and prioritize testing tasks

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC