Mobile Asbestos Laboratory Specialist (Vehicle-Based Lab)
- Conduct asbestos inspections and sampling across various sites.
- Perform accurate field testing and manage sample handling.
- Prepare high-quality reports and maintain mobile laboratory equipment.
About the Role
Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a driven and personable Mobile Asbestos Laboratory Specialist to join their team. This permanent role is ideal for an experienced asbestos professional seeking a hands-on position with increased responsibility and autonomy in a client-focused environment.
Working from a mobile, vehicle-based laboratory, you will travel to client sites across Brisbane to carry out asbestos inspections, sampling, and analysis, while supporting high standards of quality and operational excellence.
Note: All successful applicants must undergo medical testing, including drug and alcohol screening, and complete a criminal history check.
Key Responsibilities
As part of this role, you will:
- Conduct asbestos inspections, sample collection, and analysis across residential, commercial, and industrial sites in line with NATA-accredited requirements
- Perform accurate field testing using PLM and stereo microscopy, ensuring reliable identification of ACMs
- Manage sample handling from collection through to analysis, ensuring traceability and accurate documentation
- Prepare high-quality reports in line with NATA-accredited and ISO 17025 standards, and communicate findings clearly to clients
- Maintain mobile laboratory equipment, vehicles, and sampling kits to ensure operational readiness
- Work safely and autonomously while adhering to relevant WHS, quality, and compliance standards
- Contribute to improving processes while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Around 3 years’ hands-on experience in asbestos testing
- Proven experience identifying asbestos using PLM and stereo microscopy
- Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g. ISO 17025, ISO 9001, AS 5370 / AS 4964, ISO 22262)
- Willingness to complete proficiency testing for asbestos identification (supported by the employer)
- A valid Australian driver’s licence and confidence working in a mobile lab environment
- Strong communication skills and a practical, proactive approach
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Raine on 61 *********** or email ********************************.
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