Laboratory Assistant

Company

We are a Global Business leading the market with Australian made and owned dental restorative products, teeth whitening and small equipment. Founded in 1972, SDI products are now distributed in over 100 countries throughout the world. Our global head office and manufacturing plant is located in Melbourne with overseas branch offices and warehousing in the USA, Brazil and Germany.

• The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for:

  • Providing experimental support and laboratory practice in the testing, research, development, and characterisation of SDI products.
  • Contributing towards SDI Strategic Priorities.
  • Conducting work in a safe manner, adhering to quality compliance requirements and demonstrating a strong commitment to SDI's values of passion, accountability, respect, teamwork, and innovation.
  Specific Responsibilities
  
  • Carries out basic experimentation and routine testing of in-development and final products
  • Assists with interpretation of results and actively participate in team discussions in relation to specific projects
  • Maintains accurate records of work and provides clear interpretation of own results both written and orally; completes reports to established templates and methods
  • Maintains an awareness of current testing methodologies
  • Assists with the identification, analysis and management of risks associated with areas of responsibility and expertise.

  Key Relationships (internal and external)

  • External - none expected
  • Internal - R&D Managers, QA, Manufacturing, Marketing

  Job Environment

  • The position is located at Bayswater
  • Working hours: 10-day fortnight

  Essential Qualification/ Experience

  • Basic laboratory experience/science (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Pharmacy).
  • Computer skills including MS Office.

  Essential Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

  Personal Qualities

  • Willingness to learn.
  • Interpersonal skills, team building, highly self-motivated to initiate with approval or independently
  • Build trust in team and from management

  Knowledge and Skills

  • Aware of SDI's current Quality policy and objectives
  • Strong organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise project tasks for optimum productivity
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness in solving technical problems
  • The ability to facilitate effective teamwork through recognising and encouraging a range of complementary individual contributions
  • Technical report-writing and presentation skills
  • Strong understanding of SDI products, manufacturing processes and systems

This role would suit new or recent graduates looking to start their career in a laboratory environment, or those with a few years of experience in an R&D, QC, or manufacturing environment. To apply, please provide both CV and cover letter.