Laboratory Technician

Acclaimed Workforce Acclaimed Workforce Pty Ltd; Merbein; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaimed Workforce Pty Ltd seeks a practical Laboratory Technician to join a regional Victoria beverage production lab. The role supports production, packaging and quality assurance through routine testing and accurate record keeping.

You will prepare reagents, calibrate equipment, and ensure full traceability of results while maintaining clean, compliant lab practices on-site in regional Victoria.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Laboratory Skills, or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of safe chemical handling and lab record keeping.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work to defined quality standards.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical and microbiological testing to approved methods.
• Prepare reagents, standards, media and consumables.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment (routine checks).
• Record, verify and report results with full traceability.
• Maintain lab housekeeping, stock levels and safe work practices.

Skills

Safe chemical handling

Lab record keeping

Follow SOPs

Basic data entry

Driver license

Education

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Job description

Our client is a well-established beverage production business in regional Victoria, with a strong focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement. Their lab team plays a key role in supporting production, packaging and quality assurance outcomes.

This opportunity will suit a practical laboratory technician who enjoys routine testing, accurate record keeping and working to clear procedures. It's a great step for someone looking to build hands-on experience in a quality-focused site environment.

About the Role

• Perform routine chemical and microbiological testing to approved methods
• Prepare reagents, standards, media and consumables
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment (routine checks)
• Record, verify and report results with full traceability
• Maintain lab housekeeping, stock levels and safe work practices

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established beverage production business in regional Victoria, with a strong focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement. Their lab team plays a key role in supporting production, packaging and quality assurance outcomes.

This opportunity will suit a practical laboratory technician who enjoys routine testing, accurate record keeping and working to clear procedures. It's a great step for someone looking to build hands-on experience in a quality-focused site environment.

About the Role

• Perform routine chemical and microbiological testing to approved methods
• Prepare reagents, standards, media and consumables
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment (routine checks)
• Record, verify and report results with full traceability
• Maintain lab housekeeping, stock levels and safe work practices

Skills and Experience

• Certificate III in Laboratory Skills, or equivalent practical experience
• Understanding of safe chemical handling and lab record keeping
• Ability to follow SOPs and work to defined quality standards
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting
• Current driver's licence

What's on Offer

• Short-term casual assignment with an immediate start
• 40 hours per week in a supportive team environment
• Exposure to quality systems and compliance-focused lab processes
• Regional Victorian location with on-site work
• Pre-employment Requirements

You'll need to successfully:

• Pass a musculoskeletal assessment - assess your strength, mobility, injury risk
• Complete drug and alcohol testing
• Provide two (2) contactable work-related referees

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. Applicants on short-term visas (including those seeking 88-day regional work) or those currently residing overseas will not be considered.