Laboratory Technician

We are Lactalis Australia

Here at Lactalis we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy product. And we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do. At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2500 passionate employees working closely with our farmers customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Pauls OAK Ice Break Tamar Valley Dairy Vaalia President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

About our opportunity:

Are you passionate about food safety and quality Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy working in a laboratory environment We have anexciting full-time opportunity for a skilled and knowledgeable Laboratory Technician to join our teamin Griffith (NSW 2680).

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager you will be responsible forlaboratory-based tasks which include sampling testing measuring recording and analysing results in raw materials and finished products. You will display ananalytical and methodical approach to problem solving and be dedication to getting it right first time.

Responsibilities include:

• Chemical and bacteriological analyses of in-line finished product and raw materials.
• Ensure prompt and accurate test results are completed as outlined in the laboratory manual and communicated to all stakeholders.
• Ensuring the provision of an efficient and reliable testing service in accordance with approved methods.
• Maintain equipment calibration schedules and ensure housekeeping and safety standards are adhered to at all times.
• Periodically review laboratory performance against a defined set of measures. They shall be based on but not limited to calibration and testing accuracy result traceability customer service budget compliance and continuous improvement incorporating corrective and preventative action.
• Environmental monitoring and sampling as required.
• Receive check and store all consumables for the laboratory and undertake other duties as required.

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in Food Science Chemistry Microbiology or similar is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a laboratory/testing supporting a food manufacturing operations.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• A working knowledge of HACCP and OH&S is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Our story:

Ours is aSTORYof a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds No. 1 dairy company. We are 85000loyalteam members working across 100 countries and together we create the#LactalisExperience.

Lactalis Australias iconic and heritage brands are ourPASSION providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We arehumble proud and resilient. We care for our employees land farmers and consumers which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry.

We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourageentrepreneurshipby bringing togetherpragmaticandtenaciouspersonalities. Ouraccountabilityensures we have ownership within our roles and with ourEXPERTISEand dairyknow howsets us apart.

Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender ethnicity religious beliefs or ability.

If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now!

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