Food Laboratory Technician - GMP/QA & Testing

Lactalis; Jindivick; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free milk each week

Great workplace culture

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is hiring a Laboratory Technician to join our Jindivick team on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will perform chemical and bacteriological analyses on in-line samples, finished products, and raw materials, and report results promptly in writing.

You will maintain calibration schedules, uphold safety and housekeeping standards, and contribute to continuous improvement with metrics-driven reviews.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or similar is highly desirable.
• Understanding of GMP is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical and bacteriological analyses on in-line samples, finished products, and raw materials.
• Communicate test results promptly and accurately to internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Deliver efficient and reliable testing services in accordance with approved laboratory methods.
• Maintain equipment calibration schedules and uphold housekeeping and safety standards.
• Periodically review laboratory performance using defined metrics such as calibration accuracy, traceability, customer service, budget compliance, and continuous improvement actions.
• Perform environmental monitoring and sampling, manage laboratory consumables, and carry out additional duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Chemistry or Microbiology

Job description

Lactalis Australia is hiring a Laboratory Technician to join our Jindivick team on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will perform chemical and bacteriological analyses on in-line samples, finished products, and raw materials, and report results promptly in writing.

You will maintain calibration schedules, uphold safety and housekeeping standards, and contribute to continuous improvement with metrics-driven reviews.