Laboratory Assistant

Oakey Beef Exports; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Flexible shifts

Team events

Job summary

Oakey Beef Exports in Queensland seeks an experienced Laboratory Technician for our modern export abattoirs. You will work in a NATA accredited lab, joining a team focused on quality assurance and customer service, with on-plant sampling and lab testing.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the role offers job security, varied duties, and opportunities to develop skills in meat microbiology and testing techniques in a progressive red meat industry.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NATA standards and meat/meat by-products microbiology preferred.
• Willing to undertake additional training in lab techniques.
• Able to work a rotating roster (varied start times).
• Own reliable transport essential.
• Vaccination against Q-Fever or willingness to participate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-plant sampling and laboratory testing.
• Perform tests and calibrations in a NATA-accredited lab.
• Contribute to quality assurance and customer service goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

We are NH Foods Australia. A global company with a global purpose – to deliver the joy of eating.

An Australian base with global reach, we are leading the way with the production of our premium and iconic beef brands. We operate our head office in Sydney, along with three beef processing facilities, positioned in prime cattle regions on the east coast of Australia. We also own and operate Whyalla Beef, one of Australia’s largest, state-of-the-art feedlots located in Southern Queensland.

OAKEY BEEF EXPORTS - QLD

You’ll be working at Oakey Beef Exports, one of Australia’s largest beef processing plants. Located on the Darling Downs, just 26km west of Toowoomba, Oakey is a welcoming and family-friendly town that offers a real country experience and genuine hospitality. With quality education options for all ages and sports facilities including squash, tennis, golf, rugby league, soccer along with pony and pistol clubs, your every sporting desire is covered. Come for a career but stay for the lifestyle!

THE OPPORTUNITY LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

We are currently seeking an experienced laboratory technician for our modern export Abattoirs

Reporting To the Laboratory Manager

This role involves working in a NATA accredited laboratory and offers job security, challenge and variety.

This is an outstanding opportunity for the suitable person to join an expanding progressive red meat / food industry leader, to follow an interesting career path and to further develop your skills in a progressive and ever-changing environment

This position is not exclusively Laboratory work and is a hands‑on technical role due to the variety of the tasks you will be conducting. Applicants will be required to conduct on‑plant sampling as well as testing and calibration within the Laboratory.

Preferred applicants will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail are crucial as well as a strong focus on customer service and quality assurance.

ABOUT YOU

Ideally, candidates with the following attributes are encouraged to apply:

Knowledge of NATA standards and industry experience in microbiology analysis of meat and meat by-products will be favourably regarded.

Willing to undertake further training in lab techniques relevant to the red meat industry.

Able to work a rotating weekly roster 4am to Midday,6am to 2pm and 8am to 4pm

Availability to work some Saturdays if required

Own reliable transport is essential

Be vaccinated against the Q-Fever virus or willing to take part in the vaccination process.

WHY US?

Ways we give back to you.

Level Up:

We support your development by providing structured training and coaching, support networks and paths for career acceleration.

Flexibility:

Our approach to flexible working helps you manage your work-life balance.

Promote from within:

When there’s opportunities for progression, we’ll promote from our team.

Social Events:

We host events so you can connect and unwind, while adding value to your community.

Variety:

You can choose from a diverse range of employment opportunities.

Employment Assistance Program:

We take your health and happiness seriously, consistently finding new ways to provide an amazing place to work.

Should you join NH Foods Australia? Yes! Help our team bring the joy of eating to millions across the globe.