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

Join a fun, engaged and hard-working technical team

Great opportunity to progress your career

Work with some of Australia’s most iconic brands

Are you an experienced Laboratory Technician looking for your next move? Join Bega Group and gain experience across the full end-to-end process.

The Role

Our Lenah Valley site in Hobart manufactures a range of more than 50 milk, milk-based and cream products, all made from fresh milk sourced directly from Tasmanian dairy farms. The site currently produces around 33 million litres of product every year, operating 6 days.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, this critical role is responsible for providing service and technical support in all product and material analysis areas, including analyses of finished goods, raw materials, environmental surveys, and equipment calibration. This is an excellent opportunity to get experience across physical, chemical, microbial and more.

This role is a permanent full-time shift work position.

Responsibilities- Coordinate and execute the day-to-day operations in the quality laboratory including physical, chemical, microbial testing of raw materials, intermediate and finished product, antibiotic testing of raw milk, media preparation, daily maintenance, calibration and service of instruments.- Coach and report on Quality Lead Indicators at T1 and T2 Meetings including shelf life, CIP, COP, compliance to spec, CPMU.- Perform internal audits and site GMP and hygiene inspections- Drive the site environmental swabbing programme and associated corrective actions- Action customer complaint investigations and report findings to relevant parties

About you- Experience working as a technician in a manufacturing / FMCG environment- 1-3 years Microbiological testing experience- Previous exposure to HACCP / GMP / Good Laboratory Practices- Strong attention to detail and great problem-solving skills- Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the business

The Bega Group Story

The 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 the 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

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