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We are Lactalis Australia Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy product. And we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do. At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul's, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.
About our opportunity: Are you passionate about food safety and quality? Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy working in a laboratory environment? We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a skilled and knowledgeable Laboratory Technician to join our team in Griffith (NSW 2680).
Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for laboratory-based tasks, which include sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analysing results in raw materials and finished products. You will display an analytical and methodical approach to problem solving and be dedicated to getting it right first time.
Responsibilities include: Chemical and bacteriological analyses of in-line finished product and raw materials.Ensure prompt and accurate test results are completed as outlined in the laboratory manual and communicated to all stakeholders.Ensuring the provision of an efficient and reliable testing service in accordance with approved methods.Maintain equipment calibration schedules and ensure housekeeping and safety standards are adhered to at all times.Periodically review laboratory performance against a defined set of measures. They shall be based on but not limited to, calibration and testing accuracy, result traceability, customer service, budget compliance and continuous improvement incorporating corrective and preventative action.Environmental monitoring and sampling as required.Receive, check and store all consumables for the laboratory and undertake other duties as required.About you: Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or similar is highly desirable.Previous experience in a laboratory/testing supporting a food manufacturing operations.Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).A working knowledge of HACCP and OH&S is desirable but not essential.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.Excellent attention to detail.Our story: Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds' No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.
Lactalis Australia's iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry.
We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.
Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or ability.
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