Quality Laboratory Technician

21 hours ago

Altona North, Australia Circular Plastics Australia (PET) Full time

Circular Plastics Australia (CPA) is a leading innovator in sustainable plastics recycling, specialising in the conversion of post-consumer plastics into food-grade rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) resins. Our commitment to environmental responsibility and product quality drives our mission to reduce plastic waste and promote a circular economy. We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our team at our state-of-the-art rPET recycling facility in Altona North.

**About this opportunity**

As a Laboratory Technician at CPA, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in our rPET production process. You will be responsible for conducting laboratory tests, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the site management team in maintaining and improving product quality. This role requires a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

**Your key responsibilities will be to**:

- Quality (QA & QC) Testing: Perform routine quality control tests on in-process material and finished product, including hot-washed flake and rPET pellets.
- Record and analyse test results, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Assist in identifying trends, deviations, and potential quality issues.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and organized laboratory records, including test data, test methods, and quality control procedures.
- Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols, quality control standards, and environmental regulations. Assist in audits and compliance inspections as required.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, to address quality issues, implement process improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Stay current with industry best practices, new testing methods, and emerging technologies related to recycling and rPET production. Participate in training programs as required.

**Your skills and experience**

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

- Prior experience in a quality control or laboratory technician role, preferably in a plastics or recycling environment, is not a must but considered highly desirable as a plus.
- Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and equipment, including spectrophotometers, rheometers, and mechanical testing machines.
- Experience with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict testing protocols.
- Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Commitment to safety, environmental sustainability, and quality.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field is preferred as role includes interaction with specialised equipment and knowledge (such as GCMS and polymer rheology). Relevant laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Laboratory Technician

    1 week ago

    Altona, Australia Mount St Joseph Girls' College Full time

    **Role Description/Criteria** **Mount St. Joseph Girls' College** is a Catholic secondary school that educates and empowers young women in the charism of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. The College is seeking applicants with appropriate qualifications and experience for the position of **Laboratory Technician**. This position is a full-time, maternity...

  • Dental technician

    17 hours ago

    Croydon North, Victoria, Australia Bluedent dental lab Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    About the role Bluedent dental lab is seeking a Dental Technician who is looking to join our small team in Croydon North, VIC. This part-time, full-time position is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to the creation of high-quality dental prosthetics for our clients.What you'll be doingFabricating a range of dental prosthetics...

  • Chemistry Lab Technician

    1 week ago

    Williamstown North, Australia ADE Consulting Full time

    SLS requires a Laboratory Technician to join our Melbourne (Williamstown North) NATA accredited Chemical Testing Laboratory to perform testing on soil, water, and air samples in a fast-paced laboratory. We are looking for a technically oriented person with great attention to detail with at least 2 years' experience working in a laboratory setting. **Your...

  • Colour matcher/ Lab Technician

    6 days ago

    Laverton North, Victoria, Australia Guilda Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    About the role As a Colour Matcher/Lab Technician at Guilda', you'll play a vital role in ensuring the highest quality standards for our products. This full-time position is based in our state-of-the-art laboratory facility located in Laverton North, Victoria. You'll be responsible for conducting colour matching and testing procedures to meet our customers'...

  • Operations Laboratory Specialist

    16 hours ago

    Fitzroy North, Victoria, Australia Aikenhead Centre for Medical Research Full time

    The Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD) is Australia's first hospital-based biomedical engineering research centre, bringing together clinicians, researchers, industry partners, and universities to solve real-world healthcare challenges. Located within the St Vincent's Hospital precinct, ACMD is a hub for innovation, collaboration, and...

  • Lab Quality Services Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Loxton North, Australia The Wine Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Exciting Leadership Opportunity – Winery Laboratory ManagerJoin a Global Wine LeaderTWG Loxton, the Australian arm of the world's second-largest wine company – The Wine Group, is seeking a motivated and experienced Winery Laboratory Manager to drive excellence in our laboratory operations and support our winemaking team.Located in the heart of the...

  • Laboratory Technician

    5 days ago

    Altona North, Australia Emmanuel College Full time

    Home - Job Info - Education Support Employee **Role Description/Criteria** - A letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (no longer than two pages) - An up-to-date CV **Application Procedures

  • Laboratory Technician

    21 hours ago

    Laverton North, Australia Fulton Hogan Full time

    Job Description Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still -...

  • Technician

    20 hours ago

    Altona, Australia Labourpower Trade Full time

    **Labourpower Trade **is working with our client who are dynamic and robust manufacturer of packaging and other products with operations throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. As part of our growth strategy, we have diversified into crate pooling systems at the following location in Altona There is an opportunity for Technicians as part of the...

  • Mechanical Engineering Technician

    5 days ago

    Altona North, Australia Signcraft Pty Ltd Full time

    **We're Seeking a Skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician - Join Signcraft Pty Ltd** Are you a hands-on and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering Technician with a passion for precision and innovation? Signcraft Pty Ltd is looking for a proactive professional to support our engineering and production teams in delivering high-quality signage solutions and...