Quality Assurance Officer

BioMar Viet Uc; Wesley Vale; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMar Australia in Wesley Vale, Tasmania, is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Officer to support day-to-day QA across our manufacturing operations. You will investigate quality issues, assist routine lab testing, manage samples and data, and help ensure products meet customer standards.

This practical role involves time in the laboratory, collaboration with Production and Raw Materials teams, and contributing to internal audits, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives in a

Qualifications

• Diploma-level qualification in Science, Laboratory Technology, Quality, Food Technology or related discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is highly regarded.
• At least 2 years' experience in quality assurance, laboratory testing, food/feed manufacturing or other regulated environments.
• Experience with laboratory testing, sampling, quality systems or investigations.
• Strong attention to detail and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Production and Raw Material quality investigations.
• Undertaking routine laboratory testing and analysis.
• Managing retained samples and associated records.
• Supporting reject and quarantine controls.
• Preparing and dispatching samples for external laboratory testing.
• Recording, collating and maintaining accurate quality data.
• Supporting internal audits and site reviews.
• Helping maintain practical quality processes that support our 24/7 operation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve the way we work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Diploma-level qualification

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Quality Assurance Officer Are you someone who notices when something doesn't quite add up, enjoys getting to the bottom of a problem, and takes pride in getting the detail right? BioMar Australia is looking for a Quality Assurance Officer to join our Quality team at Wesley Vale. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day delivery of quality assurance across our manufacturing operations. You'll work closely with our Quality Assurance Supervisor, Laboratory Technical Specialist and operational teams to investigate quality issues, support routine laboratory testing, manage samples and quality data, and help ensure our products continue to meet the standards our customers expect.

What you'll be doing

• supporting Production and Raw Material quality investigations
• undertaking routine laboratory testing and analysis
• managing retained samples and associated records
• supporting reject and quarantine controls
• preparing and dispatching samples for external laboratory testing
• recording, collating and maintaining accurate quality data
• supporting internal audits and site reviews
• helping maintain practical quality processes that support our 24/7 operation
• identifying opportunities to improve the way we work

This is a practical role - some days you'll be in the laboratory, others you may be working with Production or Raw Materials, investigating an issue, reviewing data or following up a quality action.

About you

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical foundations with the personal drive to make things happen.

You will ideally bring:

• a mandatory minimum Diploma-level qualification in Science, Laboratory Technology, Quality, Food Technology or a related discipline
• a relevant Bachelor's degree will be highly regarded
• at least 2 years' experience in quality assurance, laboratory testing, food/feed manufacturing or another regulated operational environment
• experience with laboratory testing, sampling, quality systems or investigations
• strong attention to detail and confidence working with data and records

Experience in food, feed, aquaculture or manufacturing would be highly regarded, but we are equally interested in candidates from other regulated environments who bring strong transferable quality and laboratory experience.

The personal attributes that will make you successful

We're particularly interested in someone who:

• is a self-starter and takes initiative rather than waiting to be directed at every step
• takes ownership and follows work through to completion
• stays composed under pressure and can manage competing priorities without losing attention to detail
• works collaboratively and builds productive relationships across technical and operational teams
• is naturally curious and wants to understand why something has happened, not just fix the immediate symptom
• thinks practically and analytically when solving problems
• is comfortable speaking up when something doesn't look right and knows when to escal
• adapts well to change and can work effectively in a busy manufacturing environment
• brings a genuine service mindset - understanding that Quality exists to support safe, reliable and effective operations while maintaining the required standards

Why BioMar?

BioMar is a global leader in sustainable aquaculture feed, and our Wesley Vale operation plays an important role in supporting the Australian aquaculture industry. You'll join a Quality function that is evolving to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment, with clearly defined specialist roles and a strong focus on quality capability, continuous improvement and working closely with Operations. For the right person, this role offers genuine variety, exposure across the manufacturing process and the opportunity to build a strong career in quality assurance within a global organisation. If you enjoy solving problems, care about getting things right and want a role where your work has a visible impact on product quality and operational performance, we'd love to hear from you.

More than half of the seafood consumed globally comes from aquaculture farms. The feed used here directly impacts what ends up on our plates. Better feed means better food. At BioMar, we are driven by a clear purpose of producing efficient, sustainable, and healthy aquaculture feed solutions. At the core of this purpose lies our commitment to innovation and long-term partnerships. We currently operate 16 feed production facilities in 13 countries on 4 continents: Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Greece, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, and Vietnam. Our feed supports over 45 different species of fish and shrimp in more than 90 countries. We are listed at the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Read more at: www.biomar.com

Three words describe the experience of working at BioMar:

Purpose: At BioMar, we are driven by a clear sense of purpose. You will contribute to innovation that advances efficient and sustainable global aquaculture, enabling the next generation of sustainable food.

Impact: We empower our people to take responsibility, embrace challenges, and turn ideas into action. Your contributions make a difference.

Belonging: The heart of our success is our people. You will be part of a team that values you for who you are. We foster a culture of respect and openness, promoting collaboration across diverse backgrounds. We have fun while solving important challenges.

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