Laboratory Technician

seek.com.au; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Blending Pty Ltd is seeking a detail‑oriented Laboratory Technician to join our fast‑paced manufacturing team. You will support product development, quality assurance, sample management, and laboratory administration while ensuring compliance with company standards.

You will weigh, measure, and document formulations, manage data in Excel, and maintain traceable records and inventory in a clean, safe laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy in weighing, measuring, recording, and preparing samples.
• Demonstrated experience following formulations, specifications, work instructions, and documented procedures within a laboratory, manufacturing, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, including unit conversions (mg, mcg, g, kg, mL, L), percentage calculations, batch scaling calculations, and ingredient adjustments and formulation calculations.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including data entry, spreadsheet management, formulas, and the ability to accurately record and analyse development data.
• Strong documentation, record keeping, and data management skills, with the ability to maintain accurate, traceable, and organised records.
• Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple sample requests, competing priorities, and project deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manufacture, and document product development, customer, benchmark, and stability samples in accordance with formulation specifications and established procedures.
• Accurately weigh, measure, and dispense raw materials, ensuring precision and consistency in sample preparation.
• Perform formulation calculations including batch scaling, percentage calculations, unit conversions, and ingredient adjustments.
• Maintain accurate and traceable records of formulations, sample requests, trial outcomes, and development activities.
• Enter, manage, and analyse product development data using Microsoft Excel and internal systems.
• Organise, label, store, and retain samples in accordance with company procedures and traceability requirements.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory ingredient inventory, notifying relevant personnel when stock replenishment is required.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, workspaces, and storage areas to ensure a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Support product development projects by preparing samples for customer evaluations, trials, presentations, and internal assessments.
• Coordinate sample dispatches and ensure associated documentation is complete and accurate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accurate weighing & measuring

Formulation calculations

Excel skills

Record keeping

Data management

Education

Food Technology / Food Science qualification

Tools

Analytical balances

Weighing equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Prestige Blending Pty Ltd is seeking a highly detail-oriented and organised Laboratory Technician to join our growing team. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has a strong aptitude for laboratory testing, data accuracy, calculations, and record management. Working closely with our Quality and Production teams, you will play a key role in supporting product development, quality assurance activities, sample management, and laboratory administration while ensuring compliance with company standards and procedures.

Key responsibilities

Prepare, manufacture, and document product development, customer, benchmark, and stability samples in accordance with formulation specifications and established procedures.

Accurately weigh, measure, and dispense raw materials, ensuring precision and consistency in sample preparation.

Perform formulation calculations including batch scaling, percentage calculations, unit conversions, and ingredient adjustments.

Maintain accurate and traceable records of formulations, sample requests, trial outcomes, and development activities.

Enter, manage, and analyse product development data using Microsoft Excel and internal systems.

Organise, label, store, and retain samples in accordance with company procedures and traceability requirements.

Monitor and maintain laboratory ingredient inventory, notifying relevant personnel when stock replenishment is required.

Maintain laboratory equipment, workspaces, and storage areas to ensure a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

Support product development projects by preparing samples for customer evaluations, trials, presentations, and internal assessments.

Coordinate sample dispatches and ensure associated documentation is complete and accurate.

About you

Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy in weighing, measuring, recording, and preparing samples.

Demonstrated experience following formulations, specifications, work instructions, and documented procedures within a laboratory, manufacturing, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar environment.

Strong numerical and analytical skills, including the ability to perform unit conversions (mg, mcg, g, kg, mL, L), percentage calculations, batch scaling calculations, and ingredient adjustments and formulation calculations.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including data entry, spreadsheet management, formulas, and the ability to accurately record and analyse development data.

Strong documentation, record keeping, and data management skills, with the ability to maintain accurate, traceable, and organised records.

Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple sample requests, competing priorities, and project deadlines simultaneously.

Experience preparing, handling, labelling, storing, and maintaining samples in accordance with quality and traceability requirements.

Experience using laboratory equipment, including analytical balances, weighing equipment, and measuring instruments, with a strong focus on accuracy and equipment care.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Product Development, Quality, Production, Sales, and other internal stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment while adhering to workplace health and safety requirements.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Certificate, Diploma, or tertiary qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Laboratory Operations, or a related field.

Previous experience within the food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industry.

Understanding of GMP, HACCP, quality systems, and product development processes.

Experience supporting product development, customer samples, stability programs, or product trials.

About us

Prestige Blending is a rapidly growing, Australian-owned contract manufacturer of high-quality sports nutrition products for Leading Brands in both domestic and international markets, delivering end-to-end blending, packing, warehousing & distribution. We pride ourselves on quality, integrity, and teamwork, with a strong focus on delivering results through our values: Momentum, Ownership, Relationships, and Excellence. Join a business that values its people and provides a supportive, energetic workplace where you can make a real impact.

Be part of a growing Australian manufacturing business.

Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.

Diverse and varied workload.

Modern facilities and equipment.

Opportunity to contribute to innovative products and continuous improvement initiatives.