Location
Greater Adelaide SA
Full job description
Job Title:
Laboratory Technician - Edinburgh
Location:
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Role Type:
Permanent Full Time
QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.
We're looking for Laboratory Technicians to join our team working with energetic materials and explosive ordnance. These roles are hands-on, safety-focused, and support a wide range of testing and processing activities across our specialist labs.
In this role, you'll:
Support the processing and testing of energetic materials
Maintain lab equipment and keep facilities running smoothly
Assist with safety documentation and risk assessments
Troubleshoot equipment issues and manage lab supplies
Collect and interpret test data and produce clear reports
What we’re looking for:
Experience in lab work, material testing or processing
Safe work practices in technical or hazardous environments
Ability to follow procedures and interpret technical information
Good communication and reporting skills
Interest in working with explosives – experience is great but not essential
A science or engineering qualification is desirable
If you're ready to learn, grow and contribute to real-world Defence projects, we’d love to hear from you.
Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Ruth Harrison via email;
[email protected]
Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
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Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.
QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.
