Foetal Blood Serum Technician

Andrews Meat; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Staff discounts on meat products

Team-building events

Career development opportunities

Job summary

JBS Dinmore in Queensland is seeking a Foetal Blood Serum (FBS) Technician to join our production and laboratory team. You will assist with serum processing, quality control testing and record-keeping to support product compliance.

Key duties include inspecting blood bags, performing centrifugation and extraction, maintaining clean work areas and following GMP/GLP and PPE requirements. The role requires attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• High standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Ability to follow workplace procedures and quality requirements.
• Commitment to animal welfare, food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and follow established processes.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Inspect blood bags for integrity and contamination.
• Perform centrifugation and extraction processes.
• Carry out quality control testing to support product compliance and traceability.
• Maintain accurate production records, labelling and batch documentation.
• Clean and sanitise equipment, workstations and controlled areas.
• Follow GMP, GLP, biosafety and PPE requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting and investigating process deviations.
• Support operational efficiency and product excellence.

Skills

Workplace health & safety

Attention to detail

Procedural adherence

Team collaboration

Reliability & punctuality

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Job description

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We are currently seeking a Foetal Blood Serum (FBS)Technician to join our team at JBS Dinmore. Reporting to the Foetal Blood Supervisor, this role plays a critical part in the collection, processing and quality assurance of serum products used in specialised applications.

• Full-time, ongoing position
• Rostered days: Tuesday to Saturday
• Staggered start times from 6am or later
• Occasional overtime may be required based on production volumes
• Strict adherence to rostered days and start times is essential

As an FBS Technician, you will be involved in a range of production and laboratory support activities, ensuring serum products are processed safely, efficiently and in accordance with strict quality requirements. Your responsibilities will include inspecting blood bags for integrity and contamination, performing centrifugation and extraction processes, and carrying out quality control testing to support product compliance and traceability.

Attention to detail will be essential as you maintain accurate production records, labelling and batch documentation while adhering to established procedures and quality standards. You will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment through the cleaning and sanitisation of equipment, workstations and controlled areas, helping to ensure the integrity of both products and processes.

Working within a highly regulated environment, you will be expected to consistently follow GMP, GLP, biosafety and PPE requirements, while contributing to a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement. You will also assist with troubleshooting and investigating process deviations, playing an important role in supporting operational efficiency and product excellence.

About You

• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• High standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Ability to follow workplace procedures and quality requirements
• Commitment to animal welfare, food safety and quality standards
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to learn and follow established processes
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic

Why Join JBS?

• Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop
• Long-term career development opportunities with a global organisation
• Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates, including support with transport, flights or short-term accommodation
• Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands including R.M. Williams andAriat
• Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire, CommBank and Dell Technologies, Specsavers and Telstra
• Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
• Novated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply)
• Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card - Australia's premier member benefits program

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. The JBS Dinmore Processing Plant is the largest beef facility in the southern hemisphere. Located near Ipswich, in southeast Queensland, the facility has a daily production ability of 3,400 cattle and employs approximately 2,500 people.