Senior Laboratory Technician - QA Lead & Process Optimizer

De Bortoli Wines Pty; New South Wales; Remote; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

De Bortoli Wines Pty is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to lead a QA-focused lab at our Bilbul winery. You will drive testing programs, mentor technicians and ensure accurate results while upholding food safety standards and ISO 17025 alignment.

Join a multi-generational Australian family business exporting to 64 countries, with a strong emphasis on quality, continuous improvement and collaborative teamwork in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Senior laboratory experience in QA/food safety environments.
• Experience with ISO 17025 accreditation is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Ability to lead, coach and mentor lab staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor and develop Laboratory Technicians, providing technical guidance and support.
• Plan and oversee laboratory testing, technical processes and laboratory services.
• Conduct method development, evaluation and validation, as well as manage stability trials and testing.
• Calibrate, operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and coordinate maintenance and servicing.
• Review analytical data, quality control results and Certificates of Analysis.
• Ensure testing, reporting and laboratory records comply with established quality systems.
• Identify, investigate and document Out of Specifications (OOS) results and non-conformances.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist with internal and external laboratory audits and support ISO 17025 accreditation requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement, with a focus on reducing variation and improving laboratory performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Chemistry/Biochemistry degree or related discipline

Job description

De Bortoli Wines Pty is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to lead a QA-focused lab at our Bilbul winery. You will drive testing programs, mentor technicians and ensure accurate results while upholding food safety standards and ISO 17025 alignment.

Join a multi-generational Australian family business exporting to 64 countries, with a strong emphasis on quality, continuous improvement and collaborative teamwork in a hands-on environment.