Laboratory Technical Officer

Ampcontrol is seeking a Laboratory Technical Officer to join our Hexham team on a part-time casual basis, working approximately 15 hours per week across Wednesday to Friday. Based in our Insulating Oil Laboratory, you'll support the testing and analysis of transformer oil and paper samples, helping our customers maintain the reliability and performance of critical power infrastructure.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a science background who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and delivering accurate results. Whether you're currently studying, looking to build your laboratory career, or seeking flexible work, you'll gain exposure to specialised analytical equipment, quality systems and a supportive team environment committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

As a Laboratory Technical Officer, you'll be responsible for:

• Analysing insulating oil and transformer paper samples using established laboratory procedures
• Operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation and laboratory software
• Ensuring testing is completed accurately and within agreed turnaround times
• Maintaining quality assurance standards in a NATA-accredited environment
• Recording, interpreting and reporting laboratory data
• Responding to customer enquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory systems and processes
• Working collaboratively with the wider Hexham team to deliver exceptional customer service

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV qualification (or higher) in Science, or be currently studying towards a science-related qualification
• Experience using scientific instrumentation and laboratory software
• Strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• General knowledge of safe laboratory practices
• Ability to follow standard analytical methods and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Highly regarded:

• Experience in a commercial laboratory environment
• Experience working within a NATA-accredited laboratory
• Knowledge of Gas Chromatography (GC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Experience analysing insulating oil samples

Ready to challenge the future? 

Then apply now! If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Ampcontrol by visiting www.ampcontrolgroup.com  

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