Laboratory Technician/ Food TechnologistWe are Lactalis AustraliaWe are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world's largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products-milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know-how define who we are.We provide a safe workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us.Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference!About this OpportunityWe are seeking to recruit a Laboratory Technician- Food Technologist for our site in Clarence Gardens to work under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor.Note: There may be opportunities to do part-time, full-time hours and casual work as well. We want to hear from you!This role will provide support across all areas of the laboratory to ensure all manufactured products are in accordance with food regulations, safety and specifications.The successful candidate must be available to do shift work and rotate. Availability to work full-time hours if required is needed.The ideal candidate would be focused on safety, quality, likes to learn, shows high level of attention to detail and has the ability to build relationships with colleagues.Are you positive, engaging and committed? Do you like a fast-paced environment with a lot of opportunities to learn? We are looking for you!Some of the main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:Chemical and bacteriological testing of in-line and finished product and raw materialsEnsuring prompt and accurate test results are communicated to internal and external customers (both written and oral)Entering quality related results and dataConducting hygiene audits and environmental and chemical concentration testing for monitoring hygiene and cleaning practicesThe successful candidate preferably should hold a Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or similar, or have previous experience working in a laboratory environment ideally supporting a food manufacturing operation.You must have good written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, have a strong focus on safety, environment and quality and be able to work as part of an effective team.If you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.Great pay rate and other benefits starting at $37ph.We would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If this isn't your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future.No Recruitment Agencies: We have this one covered!