Quality Control Associate

Brunel; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Financial incentive scheme

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Brunel Australia near Dubbo seeks a Quality Control Associate to support seed quality testing across crops and contribute to research and commercial seed production. You will operate across laboratory operations and a state-of-the-art pilot line, analysing data and providing critical information to production teams.

The role combines hands-on testing with documentation and process improvements, ensuring ISTA guideline compliance and robust lab records in a dynamic agricultural setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 2 years QC experience.
• Understanding of laboratory procedures.
• Experience with Office 365 and ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in a research-focused environment.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct seed quality testing across crops.
• Plan and execute pilot-line testing projects.
• Prepare, process, label and store seed samples.
• Collect, analyse and report test data to support production decisions.
• Support research and seed testing programs focused on product improvement and breeding.
• Maintain laboratory records, databases and reports.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions and technical documentation.

Job description

Join a leading Australian agricultural business and play a key role in seed quality, research and production. An exciting opportunity has become available for a Quality Control Associate to join an established and technically focused agricultural business based just outside of Dubbo, NSW.

Description

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a background in quality control whether it's within agriculture, science, laboratory testing or seed research to work at the intersection of quality control, research and commercial seed production.

You'll be working across both laboratory operations and a state-of-the‑art pilot line, conducting seed testing, supporting research and breeding programs, analysing data and providing critical information to production teams.

Join a leading Australian agricultural business and play a key role in seed quality, research and production. An exciting opportunity has become available for a Quality Control Associate to join an established and technically focused agricultural business based just outside of Dubbo, NSW.

Description

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a background in quality control whether it's within agriculture, science, laboratory testing or seed research to work at the intersection of quality control, research and commercial seed production.

You'll be working across both laboratory operations and a state-of-the‑art pilot line, conducting seed testing, supporting research and breeding programs, analysing data and providing critical information to production teams.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, you will play an important role in maintaining and improving seed quality from testing through to production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting seed quality testing across crops
• Planning and executing pilot‑line testing projects
• Testing incoming crops prior to commercial production
• Preparing, processing, labelling and storing seed samples
• Collecting, analysing and reporting test data to support timely production decisions
• Supporting research and seed testing programs focused on product improvement and breeding
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment in accordance with SOPs and quality standards
• Ensuring testing procedures comply with relevant ISTA guidelines
• Identifying and communicating non‑conformances
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records, databases and reports
• Contributing to method improvements, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Developing and maintaining SOPs, work instructions and technical documentation

Profile

About you

We're looking for someone who combines strong attention to detail with a genuine interest in agriculture, science and research.

You will ideally have:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field OR minimum 2 years experience working within Quality Control
• An understanding of laboratory procedures
• Practical experience in field‑based agriculture or research will be highly regarded
• Strong data management and documentation skills
• Experience with Office 365 and ERP systems
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to work effectively within a research‑focused environment
• A current Australian driver's licence

Job Offer

• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Be part of the company's financial incentive scheme
• Supportive team environment

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Nathan Blunt at *******@brunel.net or 0402 489 ***.