Laboratory Analyst

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.

The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.

Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies.

Be part of it and shape your world.

About the Role

You will be joining our Wagerup Refinery as a Laboratory Analyst, working 12-hour shifts on a 5-panel roster that covers both days and nights.

This is a part-time role, so you will work 2 days on one shift and then 2 nights on the next.

Reporting directly to the Laboratory Supervisor, you will be responsible for completing routine and non-routine laboratory analyses as determined by the work schedule.

You will initiate repeat sampling and analysis when unusual results occur or when there are potential issues with sample integrity.

You are expected to take pride in performing your role to a high standard while maintaining a strong focus on safety.

You will need to think analytically and enter data accurately into information systems, verifying results and conducting comparisons with historical performance trends and reviews.

Your responsibilities include:


* Assisting in troubleshooting refinery process issues and recording corrective actions and helping to rectify out-of-control situations


* Following detailed standards and methods required to maintain the laboratory’s ISO accreditation (under direction)


* Assisting in the development, continuous improvement, and maintenance of laboratory standard operations


* Calibrating laboratory equipment as required for analytical work


* Completing operational maintenance and basic troubleshooting on laboratory equipment


* Identifying opportunities to improve safety systems and work practices in both the laboratory and refinery

What’s on offer


* Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.


* Employee growth and development opportunities.


* Parental leave support for all caregivers.


* Employee assistance program for personal support services.


* Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.


* Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options

What you can bring to the role


* Cert IV in Laboratory Practices is essential


* Knowledge & Training in Bayer Process is preferred but not essential


* Highly developed communication skills


* A proven understanding of the impact of the laboratory analysis results on the operations of the refinery.

Additional information


* Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.


* You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted fo...