R&D Laboratory Technician

6 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Suntory Oceania Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Welcome to Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam and Maker's Mark Bourbon, Hibiki Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

What is the opportunity?

Working as the R&D Laboratory Technician you will be an integral part of the team. The R&D laboratory Technician ensures the R&D Centre operates smoothly, supports lab work, and meets health and safety requirements. The role involves managing various labs and storage areas, including the Creation Lab, Packaging Lab, Transport Testing Lab, Pilot Plant, and more.

This is a part time role for a 12-month Fixed Termduration.

Key Responsibilities

  • R&D Centre Management: Ensure the centre and equipment are operational, safe, and maintained. Manage scheduling of Pilot Plant use, execute analytical calibrations, and maintain hygiene standards.
  • Product Development Support: Provide lab support for product development, including batch preparation and pilot plant runs.

  • Administration: Manage invoices, liaise with external suppliers, order stationery, and support procurement processes.

  • Raw Materials and Consumables: Maintain stock levels of raw materials, packaging materials, gas supplies, and chemicals.
  • Health, Safety & Wellbeing: Review activities for safety, identify hazards, and report incidents.
  • Compliance: Operate in accordance with Suntory Oceania policies and procedures.
About you
  • Qualification in Food Technology or Similar
  • Lab experience especially within FMCG is ideal.
  • Strong Communication Skills – Oral & Written
  • Relationship Building Skills
  • Multi-tasking Ability
Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.



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