Quality and Lab Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Neumann Gruppe GmbH Full time

We are Neumann Kaffee Gruppe. And we love coffee.

For us at Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), everything revolves around coffee. As a globally active green coffee service group, our more than 3,200 employees in over 26 countries work with dedication for and with green coffee, which is always the focus of our services along the entire coffee supply chain. Our fields of work are just as diverse as our employees and we are proud to live this diversity.

We at InterAmerican Coffee Pty have been importing and distributing high quality and specialty coffees from all over the world since 1983 and are now open for business locally and partnering with local Australian roasters. Working in close collaboration with local long-term partners and sister companies within Neumann Kaffee Gruppe at origin, we commit to meticulous quality control starting at the farms and continuing through shipping to ourselves or customers and the quality lab.

For our group company, InterAmerican Coffee Australia, we are looking for a Quality and Lab Coordinator (Full Time/ Part time).

The position will be based in Sydney, Australia and reports directly to Operations Manager.

The Coffee Quality and Lab Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the quality control processes and ensuring that our coffee meets the highest quality standards. This role involves cupping, sample testing, documentation, and data analysis to insure reliability and consistency in our coffee products. The coordinator will also prepare samples for coffee roasters and maintain lab equipment & supplies.

**Responsibilities**:
Quality & Cupping- Conduct regular cupping sessions to assess coffee quality and maintain consistent flavor profiles.- Evaluate coffee samples, including green, roasted, and cupping, according to company standards.- Document cupping results and provide feedback for quality improvement

Trade Support- Sample preparation and postage- Assisting with client cupping in the lab- Minimum monthly cupping event held at Rozelle- Minimum 2 interstate cupping events held per year focus on VIC and QLD- General Office maintenance and general assistance

Maintenance:
- Maintain a clean and organized lab environment, ensuring that all equipment is calibrated and functioning correctly.- Order lab supplies and manage inventory to avoid disruption in operations.- Follow strict sanitation and hygiene protocols within the lab.

Collaboration:
- Support training sessions for team members on quality standards and lab protocols.- Assist with customer-facing quality concerns and provide expertise when necessary.

**Profile**:
Education: Q Grader preferred, but not essential

**Experience**:
- 2 years working in the coffee industry as QC, coffee roaster or head barista.- 1 year of management experience

**Skills**:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.- Proficiency in data collection, recording, and analysis tools.- Ability to maintain lab cleanliness and organization.- Excellent communication skills for collaboration and feedback.- Coffee foundations: barista / coffee roaster- Previous ordering/restocking management experience- Demonstrable experience of sound decision making

Physical Requirements:
- Ability to taste coffee regularly and have a keen sensory evaluation capacity.- Comfortable with tasks requiring repetitive motion, such as cupping and sample handling.- Standing for extended periods during quality control tasks.

Have we sparked your interest?

Please get in touch with your first point of contact:
Eva Tiang

  • Casual - Photo Lab Scanner Operator

    6 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Rewind Photo Lab Full time

    At Rewind Photo Lab we believe in providing a high-quality product and customer experience. We will not settle for mediocrity and strive to always find better ways to serve our client base. We want to make our services as accessible to newcomers as possible and create a seamless environment for our regulars. The Photo Lab Scanner Operator role is one of the...

  • Casual - Photo Lab Scanner Operator

    4 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Rewind Photo Lab Full time

    At Rewind Photo Lab we believe in providing a high-quality product and customer experience. We will not settle for mediocrity and strive to always find better ways to serve our client base. We want to make our services as accessible to newcomers as possible and create a seamless environment for our regulars. The Photo Lab Scanner Operator role is one of the...

  • Quality Assurance Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sirius People Full time

    Laboratory & Quality Assurance Coordinator – Western Sydney, NSWLocation: Western Sydney, NSWSalary: $85,000 - $100,000 + Super (depending on experience)Position: Full-Time, PermanentSchedule: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (flexibility on this)Are you a quality-driven Lab & QA professional looking to take ownership in a hands-on technical role? We're...

  • Quality Assurance Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sirius People Full time

    Laboratory & Quality Assurance Coordinator – Western Sydney, NSWLocation: Western Sydney, NSWSalary: $85,000 - $100,000 + Super (depending on experience)Position: Full-Time, PermanentSchedule: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (flexibility on this)Are you a quality-driven Lab & QA professional looking to take ownership in a hands-on technical role? We're...

  • Quality Lab Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Givaudan Full time

    Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their...

  • Quality Lab Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Givaudan Full time

    Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their...

  • Social Media Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Maker Lab Full time

    Maker Lab Millers Point, New South Wales, AustraliaJoin or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Social Media Specialist role at Maker LabMaker Lab Millers Point, New South Wales, Australia14 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Social Media Specialist role at Maker LabGet AI-powered advice on this job and more...

  • Project Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Maker Lab Full time

    Grounded in a talent-centric mindset, Maker Lab is a marketing agency designed to build decentralised technology-led agency teams, rooted in collaboration with clients from the ground up. Maker Lab’s cross-functional teams of multidisciplinary specialists are embedded into client teams across digital marketing competencies — from measurement & analytics...

  • Lab Operations Associate

    5 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Vow Full time

    **About us** Vow is a food company - a very different one. We're creating real meat products from animal cells instead of the animal itself. We're bringing together cutting-edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to make sustainable food that's both irresistible and available to billions of people worldwide. **The role**: We're...

  • Lab Operations Associate

    5 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Vow Full time

    About us Vow is a food company - a very different one. We’re creating real meat products from animal cells instead of the animal itself. We’re bringing together cutting-edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to make sustainable food that’s both irresistible and available to billions of people worldwide. The role: We’re...