- Company: Glencore
- Location: Parkside, Mt Isa
- Salary: Pay not listed
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This role is with Glencore (glencore.com), listed as Assistant – Laboratory at Parkside, Mount Isa. The listing is on-site (not remote).
Assistant - Laboratory at Glencore in Parkside, Mt Isa
About the Role
We are currently seeking a motivated and safety-focused Laboratory Assistant to join our team at Mount Isa Mines. This is an entry-level position with opportunities for growth within the laboratory environment. The role involves various technical tasks related to metallurgical operations.
- Assist in conducting tests, experiments, and analyses as per standard operating procedures
- Maintain accurate records of all laboratory activities and results
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment
- Support the preparation of samples for testing and analysis
- Participate in routine maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment and facilities
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
The daily tasks will include but are not limited to:
- Assisting with sample collection, preparation, and testing
- Maintaining accurate documentation of all laboratory activities
- Conducting routine quality control checks on equipment and samples
- Supporting the calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments
- Participating in team meetings and training sessions as required
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a candidate with:
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Basic understanding of laboratory procedures and safety protocols
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work
- Able to work well in a team environment
- Possessing strong communication and interpersonal skills
About the Company
Glencore is one of the world's leading diversified resource companies. Our operations span across mining, agriculture, energy, and logistics sectors. Based in Parkside, Mt Isa, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.
Mount Isa Mines is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. We provide a range of benefits including competitive salary packages, employee assistance programs, and comprehensive training and development initiatives.
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Work is based in Parkside, Mount Isa, Queensland 4825, Australia. Queensland sits in northeastern Australia—the country’s second-largest state—bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales inland, and by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean to the east (Wikipedia: Queensland).
Queensland is a state in northeastern Australia, the second-largest and third-most populous state in Australia. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south, respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and the Pacific Ocean; to the state's north is the Torres Strait, separating the Australian mainland from Pa
- Elevation 354m (1,161 ft)
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About this role & career path
The supplied occupation map points to O*NET 13-1199.00 (Business Operations Specialists, All Other), with related titles such as Administrative Assistant and Business Development Assistant. For a laboratory assistant path, growth usually means deeper sample prep/QA skill, then senior tech or specialist lab roles—use the O*NET summary as a general skills reference, not a perfect title match.
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Salary & compensation
Workers in Business & Financial Operations occupations earn a national median of $76,859 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
Prioritise: accurate sample handling and chain-of-custody habits; basic chemistry/safety literacy; careful data entry; following SOPs; and clear communication with lab and site teams. No certification resources were provided in the source data for this listing.
Be ready to walk through lab safety, following written methods, handling mistakes in records, and working in a regulated or high-volume sample environment. Ask how Glencore’s Mount Isa lab structures shifts, sample types, and training for assistants.
Strong fit if you want hands-on laboratory support in an industrial Mount Isa setting with Glencore, value precision and safety, and prefer on-site work over remote. Thin public data on pay and reviews means verify those details directly with the employer.
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Listing facts
- Role Assistant – Laboratory
- Employer Glencore
- Location Parkside, Mt Isa
- Type Part Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 31, 2026
- Apply by August 31, 2026
- Overview Full job description on this page (320 words)
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