Lab Technician - Microbiology

Randstad Sourceright is proud to be partnering with and working alongside a leading FMCG company. 
This company has multiple manufacturing sites across Australia and has continued to grow and increase market share. Due to increased workload the team is looking to hire a Lab Technician.
Reporting to the Microbiology Section manager, this critical role is responsible for providing service and technical support in all areas of product and material analysis, including analyses of finished goods, raw materials, environmental surveys, and equipment calibration.  This is a great opportunity to get experience across all those areas.

Role: Lab Technician
Location: Port Melbourne 
Job Type: Contract - 6 Months- Immediate start
Responsibilities: Work across a number of areas including , microbiological analysis , following established procedures and test methods and safe work practices so as to ensure accurate and timely results are produced at all times for both internal and external customers.Performing general microbiological testing using techniques such as Petri-film, spread plate, pour plate, spore testing, MPNs and membrane filtration.Specialised microbiological tests as well as performing pathogen analyses.Ensuring the timely online data entry for all sampling and testing results into LIMS.Perform, report, and follow up on lab equipment calibration and maintenance.Reading, confirmation, and reporting on analyses completed. About You: Experience working as a technician in a microbiology laboratory.Strong attention to detail and great problem-solving skillsPrevious experience reading results after testing, signatory experience would be beneficialStrong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
If this sounds like a fit for you, please apply through the link provided.
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