About Thales

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

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About Your Role

Thales Australia Mulwala facility is a chemical manufacturing plant, producing chemicals, propellant and explosives for Defence and commercial sales. The Laboratory at Mulwala is responsible for the quality control and testing of the propellant and high explosives produced at the site.

The Laboratory Technical Assistant is responsible for performing routine testing and analysis on raw materials and products to the required specifications. You will be required to multi task, having the ability to undertake several analyses at the same time. This is a Part-time role (9 days

a fortnight)

Identifying sample types and preparing for testing.

Carrying out routine analysis and testing.

Prepare standard solutions; perform routine calibrations and standardizations.

Record raw data and results to NATA standards.

Maintain records and inventories of chemicals, glassware etc

Maintain records and store Laboratory reference samples.

Use the Laboratory computer system for data entry and retrieval.

Maintain adequate supply of clean and dry sample containers for facility use.

How About You?

Minimum year 12 in Chemistry or equivalent.

Laboratory calibrations and standardisation procedures.

Laboratory quality control techniques.

Experience in a chemical laboratory environment

Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and E-mail

Operates under direct supervision of Technical Officer, but is responsible for ensuring quality of own work.

Good to Know

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit - http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

You'll get an email acknowledgement after you've applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.