Administrative and Laboratory Assistant

• Full Time 6 month Fixed-Term Maternity relief position (37.5 hours per week) - Monday - Friday with opportunity for permanency
• The role is based in Newcastle NSW.
• Diverse position with great opportunity for career advancement.
• Experience in a microbiology position will be viewed favourably 
• An extra 1.5% superannuation paid on top of national standard rate

The Administrative and Laboratory Assistant is responsible for; day to day interaction and liaison with clients timely reporting of; results issuing invoices and resolving customer queries in order to meet the clients expectations. Further other activities relating to the onboarding of new customers and on-going management and servicing of existing customers as required. This role reports directly to the Business Unit Manager Eurofins Newcastle. This position supports all functions within the Water Testing BU including but not limited to; Microplastics Testing Environmental Microbiology and Mould Testing. The Administrative and Laboratory Assistant role will work closely with other Eurofins entities within the Environment division in particular the Environmental Sales and BD teams across Australia.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Science / Engineering / Business.

At least 2 years working in a laboratory environment is preferred.

Science qualifications and/or university level qualifications will be an advantage.

Good knowledge of standard office applications especially MS Word MS PowerPoint and MS Excel. General knowledge about systems IT architecture and production control will be an advantage.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND SUCCESS PROFILE:

Excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle time and client pressures.

Alignment with Eurofins Leadership Charter Mission Vision and Values.

Ability to build and structure business plans submissions and initiatives.

Desire to continually learn and improve.

Ability to be a hands-on hard worker and a doer with a common sense approach.

Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to structure thoughts deliberately logically and directly.

Team player: adaptable flexible reliable supportive and helpful.

Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.

Additional Information :

We will be reviewing applications as they are received so if you believe you are ready for this exciting challenging and rewarding position please apply as soon as possible by submitting your cover letter and resume that outlines your interest and suitability for the position.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract