- Help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney
- Multiple 6-12 month fixed term opportunities available!
- West Ryde Location and competitive base salary plus super!
At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities
About us
We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.
About the role
Reporting to the Laboratory Manager you will perform routine and non-routine analyses of samples from a variety of environments, using a range of equipment in accordance with procedures to meet customer quality and time expectations and regulatory and operational requirements.
Daily duties include receiving and processing of samples, analysis of results, data entry, quality control, checks and calibrations, maintaining sterilization laboratory.
- Routine biological analysis of water and wastewater products in accordance with procedures. This includes identification and enumeration of bacteria, bacteriophages, Cryptosporidium oocyst & Giardia cysts and Virus detection via cell culture and PCR.
- Sample preparation, extraction, concentration and analysis of water and wastewater products in accordance with procedures
- Identify problems and undertake problem solving appropriate to level
- Check relevant data entry for accuracy, report unusual results and issues immediately to a Supervisor, Team Leader or Manager
- Ability and willingness to learn new tasks, methods, instruments and equipment, as appropriate
- Complete tasks on time, to expected quality and at the expected cost
- Work cooperatively with team members to ensure customer requirements are met and operations are efficient
About you
This is a laboratory-based role requiring a team member who can undertake analysis of samples, which may include water, soil, sediment, and spoil with the following skills:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Microbiology or minimum one-year experience within a related scientific discipline
- Ability to use computers and tablets and associated software, including Microsoft Windows and Office and various mobile devices
- Ability to learn computer software packages used within a laboratory (e.g. Lab Information Management System,)
- Knowledge and commitment to NATA accreditation AS/ISO17025 and ISO 9001 requirements.
- Strong Ability to multitask & prioritise and work within a fast-paced team that has a high-volume sample through-put.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of handling and storage of potentially hazardous materials.
- Uphold Sydney Water’s signature behaviours; Stand up and Contribute, Focus on Solutions, Do what You say, Support & Encourage, Own the Outcome.
Application close date: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact recruitment@sydneywater. com.au
We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
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