Position Vacant - Particle Microscopist/Trainee Microscopist, Brisbane, Queensland.

Position Vacant - Particle Microscopist/Trainee Microscopist

Location -

Employer -

SIGMA Energy Solutions. A well established Scientific and Engineering Consultancy company derived from the government-owned power industry in Queensland.

Duties -

Routine identification and semi-quantification of environmental fallout and domestic/commercial dust deposits.
Identification of asbestos and other mineral fibres and other occupational hygiene samples.
Materials microscopy of degraded non-metallic materials.
Basic FTIR and FTIR-Microscopy of non-metallic materials.
Undertake training in basic SEM/EDA to assist in routine work.
Assist with Process Chemistry, Environmental or Materials laboratory work as required.

Qualifications -

Professional or para-professional qualification or equivalent experience in science with a preference for chemistry, materials or forensic sciences.
Demonstrated experience in polarised light microscopy and/or SEM/EDA. Good biological experience with a passion to learn PLM may be considered.
Graduates with polarised light microscopy training or experience (eg. undergraduate optical mineralogy) would be considered for a trainee role.

Tenure/Basis -

We are flexible in how we might resource this function and options include either a Part Time or Full Time permanent position. The position might suit an experienced microscopist in semi-retirement or with family obligations which limit available hours. The right trainee would be offered a full time position with prospects for development into advanced optical and electron microscopy work.
An attractive salary package commensurate with experience and employment basis will be negotiated.

Contact -

Jim Haig

Sen. Materials Scientist / Mgr Lab, Occ. Health & Safety Services.

61-7-3902 9916 (w)

61-7-3902 9999 (fax)

0419793065 (m)

or email my newsgroup address.