Meat Lab Technician: Rotating Shifts, Hands-On & Growth

NH Foods Australia; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NH Foods Australia is seeking an experienced laboratory technician for our modern export processing facilities in Queensland. The role reports to the Laboratory Manager and operates in a NATA accredited laboratory, offering stability and variety.

This hands-on position involves on-plant sampling as well as testing and calibration within the Laboratory, with opportunities to develop skills in the red meat industry and advance in a growing, progressive company.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-plant sampling and laboratory testing and calibration.
• Work within a NATA accredited laboratory under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager.
• Engage in hands-on technical tasks across the laboratory and production environments.

Job description

NH Foods Australia is seeking an experienced laboratory technician for our modern export processing facilities in Queensland. The role reports to the Laboratory Manager and operates in a NATA accredited laboratory, offering stability and variety.

This hands-on position involves on-plant sampling as well as testing and calibration within the Laboratory, with opportunities to develop skills in the red meat industry and advance in a growing, progressive company.