Laboratory Technician (Kwinana)

About Us

At Covalent Lithium, our purpose is clear: to enable a clean energy future through safe, reliable, and sustainable operations. Following commissioning of our Mt Holland mine and concentrator in 2024, and first production at our Kwinana Refinery, we are now a fully integrated mine to refinery operation supplying high quality Lithium Hydroxide to global markets.

We are committed to building a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work. We recognise that strong performance is built on care for people, accountability for outcomes, and collaboration across teams.

We support, empower and reward our people through:
•    Competitive remuneration and annual incentives (where applicable)
•    Flexible work arrangements
•    Wellbeing and health programs
•    Equal access to parental leave and return to work support
•    Salary sacrifice options (superannuation and novated leasing)

The Role

The Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in delivering accurate, reliable, and timely analytical results that support refinery operations and product quality.

Working within a shift team, this role requires a strong commitment to safe work practices, quality systems, and consistent execution, as well as a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement. Laboratory Technicians are expected to take ownership of their work, contribute positively to team culture, and support the development of robust laboratory systems.

This is a permanent full time position based at our Kwinana Refinery on a split sportsman roster.

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Care & Compliance
•    Actively contribute to a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture
•    Perform all tasks in accordance with Covalent SHE&C requirements, statutory obligations, and laboratory procedures
•    Report incidents, hazards, and near misses, and participate in investigations where required
•    Demonstrate care for personal safety and the safety of others in all laboratory activities

Quality & Accountability
•    Conduct analytical testing in accordance with approved methods, QA/QC requirements, and agreed standards
•    Ensure procedures are followed consistently and deviations are escalated appropriately
•    Identify and report QC non conformances to the Laboratory Supervisor
•    Participate in laboratory and quality audits as required

Technical & Operational Delivery
•    Operation, calibration, maintenance, and verification of laboratory instruments
•    Perform analytical techniques including: 
o    ICP, AAS, UV Vis, colour and spectrophotometric analyses
o    Titration (manual and instrumental)
o    Water quality testing
o    Fusion, digestion, and leaching of samples
o    Particle sizing (laser diffraction and sieving)
o    Gravimetric analysis
o    Sample preparation (dewatering, filtration, splitting, pressing, grinding)
•    Use LIMS accurately and consistently to record and manage data

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
•    Work collaboratively with laboratory team members across shifts to ensure consistency and reliability
•    Contribute ideas and observations that support laboratory improvement, efficiency, and quality outcomes
•    Support training and knowledge sharing within the team when required

Values Aligned Behaviours & Leadership Expectations
At Covalent Lithium, leadership is demonstrated at all levels, including Technician roles. In this position, we expect individuals to:
•    Purpose – Understand how laboratory work contributes to safe refinery operation and production of battery grade product
•    Care – Look out for the safety, wellbeing, and success of yourself and your teammates
•    Accountability – Take ownership of results, follow systems, raise issues early, and deliver work to a high standard
•    Collaboration – Work constructively with colleagues, supervisors, and other site teams to achieve shared outcomes

These behaviours are essential to building a reliable, high performing laboratory operation.

Role Requirements
•    3–5 years’ experience in mining, minerals processing, or chemical processing laboratories
•    Demonstrated experience working within QA/QC systems
•    Experience with ICP or AAS, auto titrators, and UV Vis
•    Knowledge of laser particle sizing and/or sieving techniques
•    Experience with sample preparation equipment (pulveriser, press, riffle splitter) – desirable
•    Experience with fusion and digestion protocols – desirable

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

Covalent Lithium is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on our employees. We recognise skills, expertise, commitment and living our values of Purpose, Care, Accountability and Collaboration. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best people in the industry. 

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