About the Company: Our client, a local government organisation, based in the Western suburbs of Brisbane, is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician for a full-time 4-month casual contract.This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience within a NATA accredited facility and involves the testing of a wide variety of environmental, water and waste water samples.Duties: Receipt and registration of client samples for analysis; Conduct basic testing (including BOD, COD, turbidity, conductivity, pH, alkalinity); Demonstrate understanding of the requirements for NATA accreditation of a chemistry laboratory; Demonstrated ability to use computer software to process laboratory analytical data and provide inputs to the laboratory data system; Demonstrate organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities; Skills & Experience: To be considered for this position, applicants MUST have: A tertiary qualifiaction in Science (Chemistry) or equivalent; Previous experience in a similar role (graduates also welcome to apply); A proactive and positive approach to your work; Knowledge of operation, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment; An understanding of the requirements of documentation and record keeping requirements within a laboratory; High attention to detail and great organisational skills; Your own reliable vehicle & a C-class drivers licence.Apply!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now!Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).Or, if you have any questions, please contact Malia at ****** or on 07 3175 0680.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide.With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.