About this role
Full Time 6 month Fixed-Term Maternity relief position (37.5 hours per week) - Monday - Friday, with opportunity for permanencyThe 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 rateThe 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 client’s 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.
• 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.
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.