Laboratory Technician

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

• Unique role at our Lenah Valley site

• Work for an iconic Australian Company

• Showcase your skills and work in a tight knit team

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Lab team in Lenah Valley!

The Role

We are currently seeking Laboratory Technician to join the laboratory team based at our Lenah Valley site!

The Lenah Valley site, approximately 15 minutes from the Hobart CBD, manufactures more than 50 milk, milk based and cream products using fresh Tasmanian milk. With around 50 employees and annual production of approximately 33 million litres, the site offers the scale of a regulated manufacturing operation alongside the lifestyle benefits of living in Hobart, including short commutes, amazing food and strong cultural identity.

This is a full-time permanent position in our lab to complete routine laboratory functions to ensure our milk products meet quality standards. This role works within a dynamic team, has challenging tasks and good environment and opportunities for continual professional and personal development. This position will be responsible for ensuring all duties are carried out in an effective, efficient, and timely manner.

This role will work on day shift, 6 days on, 6 days off with Sundays always off. This position is on 12-hour shifts, 6am start to 6pm finish.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate & execute the day to day operations in the quality laboratory including: physical/chemical/microbial testing of raw materials, intermediate and finish product, antibiotic testing of raw milk, media preparation, daily maintenance/ calibration and service of instruments

• Drive the site environmental swabbing programme and associated corrective actions

• Maintain cost effective and sustainable operations through continuous improvement initiatives and follow up of non-conforming events

• Monitor and report KPI related to quality.

• Maintain, implement, and monitor laboratory quality systems and adhere to Good Lab practices.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in a scientific or related discipline (Food Science would be preferable).

• Experience working in a microbiology or chemical lab would be beneficial.

• Strong data entry skills and experience in Microsoft Office Package including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SAP or similar software highly regarded.

• Demonstrate strong time management and prioritisation skills

• Commitment to making safety a priority and leading a safety-first culture within the team and across the site.

• Contribute to a culture that is constructive, professional, supportive of one another and with a customer service focus.

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M, on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day.

We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression

• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs

• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant must hold a current Australian driver’s license and will be required to complete a pre-employment medical .

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.