Laboratory Technician

Do you have at least 1 year of experience in a laboratory environment and have a passion for providing high-quality analytical results?

Are you someone who can perform routine elemental analysis, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment whilst ensuring compliancy with standards?

Do you thrive in an environment where precision is key, and where your attention to detail keeps production running smoothly and safely?

The Laboratory Technician assists the chemists in the laboratory by conducting both quantitative and qualitative analyses, performing laboratory tests and measurements, and preparing detailed reports documenting the procedures and results.

As construction progresses at Mardie, we are continuing to shape our team. We are looking for an individual who is ready to be a part of this exciting operation, where you will have the opportunity to really make an immediate impact. 

The Company

BCI Minerals is a values-driven company developing sustainable minerals for the modern world.

We are rapidly progressing the Mardie Salt Operation and Potash Project (Mardie Operation), a tier 1 solar evaporation project that will supply high-purity industrial salt and sulphate of potash (SOP) for more than 60 years.

Mardie will be the largest salt operation in Australia and the third largest globally. With first salt on ship on track to be achieved late next year, BCI Minerals is just at the beginning of its journey to become a key player in a multitude of globally significant sustainable opportunities.

Our values are the foundation of our success. They reflect our commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture driven by our people's collective efforts and unique strengths. They guide us in achieving our strategic goals and solidify our position as a leader in the industry.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join Mardie Salt Operation. Reporting to the Process Engineer, you will be responsible for collecting representative samples from process streams, evaporation ponds, brine circuits, raw materials, and final products in accordance with established sampling plans and schedules. You will perform routine elemental and chemical analyses in our onsite laboratory, including pH measurements, titrations, ICP-OES, AAS and Density, providing accurate results to support production, process control, and operational decision-making.

The successful candidate will assist with field sampling activities, ensuring proper techniques and sample integrity, while adhering to safe laboratory practices and all site HSE protocols. You will follow QA/QC procedures to ensure test accuracy, participate in audits and investigations as required, and calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to meet compliance standards.

Additionally, you will maintain a clean, organised, and safe laboratory environment, communicate results effectively to the Production team, contribute to the new laboratory development and procedures, process troubleshooting and optimisation, and ensure meticulous documentation and data integrity.

About You:

The successful candidate will have:

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a laboratory environment, preferably in an analytical or process-focused lab.
• Previous experience in a mineral processing, chemical, or industrial laboratory (ideally within the mining or salt/potash industry).
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques and analytical instruments such as ICP-OES, AAS, titration and pH meters, IC, Auto titrators, Density meters.
• Sound understanding of laboratory safety, quality control, and sample handling procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & SharePoint), LIMS.
• Knowledge of salt production processes (desirable)
• Experience in a commissioning or start-up environment (desirable).
• Operate and maintain 4WD vehicles (desirable)
• Current First Aid certificate (desirable)

The successful candidate will be required to provide a national police clearance that is not older than 6 months and must hold a WA White Card.

You must have current unrestricted working rights for Australia to be eligible for consideration.

What We Offer You:

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

• Permanent Fulltime FIFO position on an 8/6 Roster, with excellent opportunity for growth and development.
• Working from our new Mardie Village offering all the modern conveniences.
• Attractive salary packages including site allowances, annual and project incentives for all roles.
• Novated leasing.
• Personal Development and Learning Opportunities
• An engaged and supportive team that are passionate about encouraging each other to succeed.
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits. How does it sound having a day off for your birthday, or time off to celebrate culturally important or religious days?
• Do you like to give back to the community? We also offer Community Service leave!
• Wellness reimbursements (including for Gym / Fitness activities).
• Generous Paid Parental Leave for Primary and Secondary carers.
• Company funded Life Insurance (including Death & TPD) plus Income Protection.

Supporting a diverse workforce

At BCI we encourage inclusive behaviour, that contributes to an environment and culture of trust and psychological safety where each individual can thrive and a variety of perspectives is not only welcomed - but needed as they are essential to our success. We recognise that diversity strengthens us, and that true diversity values each person's uniqueness. We understand that no two careers or people are the same at BCI and we offer a great range of employee benefits to accommodate your preferred lifestyle.

BCI Minerals embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you would like to be part of our team, and feel you have the relevant and required skills, we encourage you to apply now! We reserve the right to close this vacancy and commence recruitment prior to the advertising closing date. 

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.

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