Casual Laboratory Technician

Evolve Scientific; Hobart; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual on-call contract

Job summary

Evolve Scientific in Hobart, Tasmania seeks an on-call Laboratory Technician to join the Quality team during peak periods. The role involves sampling, chemical and microbiological testing, sensory evaluation, instrument calibration, and supporting audits while maintaining GMP standards.

Full training is provided; experience in dairy labs is advantageous. This casual on-call position offers flexibility across busy periods and leave coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related discipline.
• Laboratory or dairy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of microbiological laboratory techniques.
• Reliable and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples for testing and analysis.
• Perform chemical and microbiological tests on samples.
• Conduct sensory testing of samples.
• Calibrate instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in production issues and internal audits.
• Ensure GMP standards are followed.
• Maintain general housekeeping in the lab and work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reliability / good work ethic

Ability to work in fast-paced env.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Food Science/Microbiology)

Tools

Microbiological laboratory techniques

Job description

About the company/role:

• Well-known food/beverage manufacturing company
• Located in the northern suburbs of Hobart, Tasmania
• Seeking an on-call Laboratory Technician to join the Quality team
• On-call casual contract for busy periods and leave
• ASAP start
• Full training provided

Duties, but not limited to :

• Collection of samples
• Chemical and microbiological testing of samples
• Sensory testing of samples
• Calibration of instruments
• Assisting in production issues and internal audits
• Ensuring GMP standards
• General housekeeping

Skills/experience:

• Bachelor of Science (majoring in Food Science, Microbiology or closely related discipline)
• Previous laboratory or dairy experience would be highly advantageous
• Understanding and knowledge of microbiolgical laboratory techniques
• Reliable and good work ethic
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment