Lab Assistant

• International Flavour Company
• Keysborough Location
• Immediate start

Our client is an international flavour company, who prides itself on providing creativity and innovation, quality products, and reliable and flexible service.  Reporting to the Quality & Compliance Manager this role is responsible for the following:

• Carry out routine Quality Assurance inspection & testing on incoming raw materials and maintain the records and reference samples for the same.
• Carry out routine Quality Assurance inspection & testing on products produced by the Company and maintain the records & reference samples for the same.
• Evaluate new and alternative raw materials and maintain records & reference samples for the same.
• Undertake projects to investigate quality practices, procedures and problems as required.
• Ensure that Company products are well presented before dispatch.
• Carry out analysis on samples as requested.
• Review new product details & Bill of Material changes.
• Carry out calibration of lab equipment, as per procedures.
• Prepare customer requested documentation to accompany deliveries (eg: C of A, Health Certificate, etc).
• Liaise with suppliers regarding raw material quality issues.
• Prepare reports of Q.A activities on weekly and monthly basis.
• Evaluate aged & non-conforming stock and recommend required action (including rework instructions).
• Conduct responsibilities as set out in the company's Quality & HACCP system procedures.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in the preparation of lab procedures & other quality documents, conducting GMP and internal audits as required.
• Undertake other related tasks as required.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or any science degree, ideally a Bachelor of Science.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Flavour knowledge desired but not essential.
• Maintaining accurate records of experiments and analyses.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to deliver tasks on time and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated efficient problem solving and scientific data interpretation abilities.
• A team player with a strong willingness to contribute complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• Interest in gaining knowledge in Food Safety & Quality Management systems are encouraged to apply

This is a fantastic career opportunity.  If you are enthusiastic and wish to work for a company that really values its people, then apply now.