R&D Laboratory Technician — Food Innovation & Trials

Evolve Scientific; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Scientific in Brisbane invites an enthusiastic R&D Laboratory Technician to join our global client’s Research & Development team on a permanent basis. You will work across product development, pilot plant trials, and laboratory operations, operating and maintaining equipment, preparing samples, and ensuring accurate documentation.

A Diploma or higher in Food Science or related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 1 year's experience in a food manufacturing, laboratory, or product development environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Motivated, hands-on, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and clean laboratory and pilot plant equipment.
• Support product development trials and testing activities.
• Coordinate equipment calibration and servicing.
• Prepare samples for customers, distributors, and stability studies.
• Monitor laboratory consumables and raw material inventory.
• Assist with laboratory administration, documentation, and purchase orders.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and compliant laboratory environment.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Good communication

Microsoft Office

Hands-on attitude

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or higher in Food Science/ Food Technology

Job description

About the role
Our client is a global leader in the development and manufacture of innovative functional food ingredients, supplying high-quality nutritional solutions to customers across the food, beverage, and nutraceutical sectors worldwide.
They are seeking a hands-on R&D Laboratory Technician to join their Brisbane-based Research & Development team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory or food manufacturing experience who enjoys working across product development, pilot plant trials, equipment maintenance, and laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and clean laboratory and pilot plant equipment
• Support product development trials and testing activities
• Coordinate equipment calibration and servicing
• Prepare samples for customers, distributors, and stability studies
• Monitor laboratory consumables and raw material inventory
• Assist with laboratory administration, documentation, and purchase orders
• Maintain a safe, organised, and compliant laboratory environment

Skills/Experience

• Diploma or higher qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline
• Minimum 1 year's experience in a food manufacturing, laboratory, or product development environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Motivated, hands-on, and eager to learn

Highly Regarded

• Experience with dairy processing, spray drying, or food manufacturing
• Experience operating or maintaining processing equipment

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us acover letterAND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Steph on 0731750***.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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