Microbiology Analyst

2 weeks ago

Kensington, Australia Bureau Veritas Full time
Have you ever found yourself asking if your current company can offer more?

"I want to work in a supportive environment that also gives me the room to do my own thing"

"I want to work in a company with a global reputation that opens the doorway to countless future possibilities"

Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at BVAQ. Your career is about more than building a resume — it's a chance to leave your mark.

The role
Opportunities exist for a Microbiology Analyst at our Kensington site, this is a casual role. You will be directly responsible for conducting routine sample preparation and food testing. You will also conduct a wide range of tests using manual, semi-automated and fully automated techniques. If the test is automated you may be required to analyse data and report results. Your day to day may include.

  • Conducting routine sample preparation on a range of routine tests using but not limited to digestions, extractions, preparing standard solutions and reagents, and using analytical instrumentation (UV, GC, HPLC etc)
  • Using the LIMS and various instrumentation software to run instruments and to process and interpret chromatographic data
  • Reviewing standard operating procedures and test methods where required
  • Reviewing and releasing of final data including the checking of calculations
Ongoing Drug & Alcohol testing will be a requirement of working on site.

What's needed?
Ideally you will have previous experience and the following skillsets:

  • Experience in Instrumental techniques is essential; experience in Labware/LIMS desirable
  • Diploma or Degree in Science or related discipline
  • Understanding the principles of tests conducted
  • The ability to be an effective trainer
  • Laboratory experience preferably in food testing

The benefits
We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:

  • Fantastic Training and Development opportunities; an annual review to plan your career development.


 WhereFit Membership
  • Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
  • Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework's
  • Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa

About BVAQ:


BVAQ are a leading analytical partner to the Food Industry for over 60 years, supporting businesses with the widest range of analytical services and expertise within one organisation.

Supporting our customers supply chain and brands, the team at BVAQ have developed robust quality systems, invested in comprehensive equipment, assets and services to ensure that our facility is a world class operation.

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