Entry Level Pathology,laboratory jobs in Sydney NSW

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Join our busy laboratory team as a Laboratory Assistant in Sample Preparation and build your practical experience in routine laboratory operations. In this hands-on and physical role, you’ll support the preparation and analysis of soil, water and air samples, helping the laboratory manage increasing sample volumes and maintain efficient turnaround times.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, routine work, can follow methods carefully, and is flexible to work shifts as required to support continued growth across the business.

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Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

• Undertaking routine sample preparation for soil, water and air analyses.
• Handling acids, solvents and other reagents safely and in line with procedures.
• Ensuring work is completed on time, with attention to due dates and priorities.
• Following analytical methods, quality requirements and laboratory procedures.
• Preparing standards and reagents, and accurately recording data and results.
• Assisting chemists and supervisors with tasks such as loading instruments and waste disposal.

What you’ll bring to the role

We’re looking for someone who is methodical, reliable and comfortable with hands-on, physical laboratory work. To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• A Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (TAFE) or equivalent qualification
• Around 1–2 years of laboratory experience, sample preparation or similar practical experience
• Flexibility to work shifts and support changing workload requirements

If you’re looking for a practical laboratory role where you can contribute to efficient sample preparation and support a growing team, we’d love to hear from you.

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SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.