Laboratory Technician
- Conduct microbiological testing of dairy samples and packaging checks using laboratory equipment.
- Record, analyse and report results, escalate issues, and maintain the laboratory environment.
- Work full-time hours in a short-term casual role, predominantly Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday work.
About the company/role: Our client is a well-known dairy manufacturer based in Southwest Sydney who is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their team. This is a fulltime, causal short-term role for approximately 3-months. The role is predominantly Monday-Friday but it is a requirement to work on Saturday on occasion. The ideal candidate is someone who has previous dairy testing experience.
Duties:
- Microbial analysis of dairy samples (TPC, coliforms, microbial plating)
- Operate laboratory equipment (Milkoscan, Delvo, Microfoss, pH meter)
- Conduct packaging analysis (torque meter, diameter, weight)
- Record all results and escalate any issues
- Reporting and analysis of results
- Maintenance of the laboratory environment
Skills/experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Food Science/ Microbiology or a related discipline
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Proficient in using Excel, Word and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Responsible for following food safety rules and guidelines
Apply!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact Claire on +61 ***********.
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