Lab Technician - 9 month Fixed Term Contract

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on brand portfolios

Generous leave options

Discounted private health insurance

Financial coaching

Counselling sessions

Skin checks

Professional development programs

Global career opportunities

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Lab Technician to join the Quaker Oats team in Forrestfield, Western Australia, on a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on analysing production samples, releasing compliant product, and supporting the quality team.

Responsibilities include sensory evaluation, calibrations, audits, and安全 inspections to ensure adherence to standards. Training is provided, with a rotating roster after initial weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or laboratory environment is desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills are required.
• Excellent communication and computer skills, especially Excel, are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples to perform sensory evaluation, compliance testing, and sample analysis.
• Action out of specification results for noncompliant product according to procedure.
• Check calibrations and maintenance of analytical equipment across lab and production areas.
• Perform quality audits and safety inspections to meet FSSC and AIBI standards.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to troubleshoot and prevent non-compliance; manage laboratory waste and systems.
• Comply with PepsiCo policies to ensure high quality of food production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Food Science and Technology background or Certificate in Laboratory Techniques

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported.

To continue our success, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lab Technician to join our Quaker Oats team on a 9-month Fixed Term Contract.

This role consists of analysing oat production samples against product specifications, release compliant product to market and support the quality team.

Details:

• Location: Forrestfield (WA)
• 9-month fixed term contract
• On the job training for first 2-4 weeks
• Training: Day Shift (Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm)
• Rotating roster after training completed: Week 1: 2pm - 10pm / Week2: 10pm – 6am
• Monday to Friday
• Position: Permanent Full Time

For you:

Competitive benefits package:

• Discounts on Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, Asahi Beverages portfolio
• Generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, parental leave for both primary & secondary carer, additional leave purchase/cash out)

Health & Wellness programs:

• Discounted private health insurance
• Financial coaching
• Counselling sessions
• Skin checks

Professional development programs

Global career opportunities

Responsibilities

• Collect samples to perform sensory evaluation, compliance testing and sample analysis
• Action out of specification results for any noncomplying product as per procedure.
• Check all calibrations and maintenance associated with analytical equipment – in-line, laboratory, and production areas in accordance with Quality Dept requirements
• Perform Quality audits and Safety inspections to ensure adherence to FSSC and AIBI standards.
• Actively engage with internal stakeholders to perform troubleshooting exercises to prevent any non-compliance. Manage Laboratory waste and systems
• Comply with all PepsiCo Policies to ensure the highest quality of food is produced

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Food Science and technology and/or Certificate in Laboratory Techniques is desired but not essential.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or a laboratory environment (particularly in grain industry) is desirable but not essential
• Ability to communicate, with strong attention to detail and excellent time maangement skills
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel

About us:

Join us and work with iconic brands like Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi Max, Smith’s Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, Quaker Oats, and Bluebird NZ.

PepsiCo is dedicated to sustainability with initiatives like EV chargers, net-zero energy efficiency, hydro trucks, and net-zero water usage. We foster innovation and empower employees to make a meaningful impact through Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). Join us to shape the future of food and beverages with a focus on sustainability.

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