Quality Control Laboratory Technician – Food Microbiology

Mayday Recruitment; Liverpool; Vor Ort; AUD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MAYDAY Recruitment Group is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for a reputable food manufacturer in the Sydney area. The role is based in an onsite QC laboratory and involves preparing samples, running routine tests and recording results to support production quality.

The ideal candidate has a microbiology-related qualification and practical lab experience, with a comfort for hands-on bench work in a regulated manufacturing setting.

Qualifikationen

• Written methods following and recording results accurately.
• Attention to detail and ability to raise concerns when results look unusual.
• Exposure to aseptic technique, media preparation, serial dilutions or plating is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Prepare samples, reagents and equipment for routine laboratory testing.
• Perform quality control tests using approved methods and SOPs.
• Record results accurately and maintain clear, traceable laboratory records.
• Complete routine equipment checks and escalate unusual results to QC team.
• Follow laboratory safety, hygiene and contamination control procedures.

Kenntnisse

Sample preparation

Documentation accuracy

Quality control testing

Safety procedures

Ausbildung

Microbiology or related science discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Quality Control Laboratory Technician - Food Microbiology

About the role
MAYDAY Technical is recruiting a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for an established food manufacturer in Sydney's south-west.

You'll work in an onsite QC laboratory, preparing samples, running routine tests and recording results that support production quality. This role would suit a recent graduate looking to build a career in food microbiology or a lab technician who enjoys hands-on bench work in a manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

• Prepare samples, reagents and equipment for routine laboratory testing.
• Perform quality control tests using approved methods and standard operating procedures.
• Record results accurately and maintain clear, traceable laboratory records.
• Complete routine equipment checks, help troubleshoot basic issues and elevate unusual results or deviations to the QC team.
• Follow laboratory safety, hygiene and contamination control procedures, including safe handling and disposal of lab materials.

What you'll bring

• A qualification in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related science discipline.
• Practical laboratory experience through employment, a placement or university lab work.
• Confidence following written methods, preparing samples and documenting results accurately.
• Good attention to detail and the confidence to raise a concern when a result looks unusual.
• Experience in food, dairy, beverage or another regulated laboratory is well regarded. Exposure to aseptic technique, media preparation, serial dilutions or plating would be an advantage.