Laboratory Technician - Food Microbiologist

ALS

Rydalmere

2 days ago

Rydalmere

2 days ago

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Laboratory Technician - Food Microbiologist

ALS is seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician (Microbiology) for its Food & Pharmaceutical team in Rydalmere, Australia. The role involves microbiological testing, sample preparation, and quality assurance in a TGA/NATA regulated environment. Requires 5+ years experience and a relevant degree.

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On-site

Full-time

Mid Level

Microbiology

Food Microbiology

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia, AU

Work Model

On-site

Experience Required

5 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years' experience in a microbiological laboratory setting

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

MicrobiologyFood MicrobiologyPharmaceutical MicrobiologyWater MicrobiologyQA/QCNATA requirementsTGA requirements

Soft Skills

Attention to detailOrganizational skillsQuality-focused mindsetTeam playerNumerical skillsData verification

Key Responsibilities

•Ensure all analytical procedures and assigned tasks are performed in accordance with ALS Quality Work Instructions, including all QA/QC requirements.
•Perform sample preparation and microbiological testing across Food, Pharmaceutical, and Water microbiology disciplines.
•Conduct microbiological confirmation testing.
•Perform and Read Pharmaceutical Validations.
•Investigate and resolve non-conformances, deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, and test failures in a timely manner.
•Organise and prioritise designated tasks to maximise daily laboratory efficiency and workflow.
•Ensure all testing and analytical activities are completed within established turnaround times and in accordance with relevant analytical standards and procedures.
•Managing and maintaining cultures in accordance with laboratory standards.
•Identify and escalate anomalies in results, sample types, or sample behaviour to the Team Leader or Laboratory Manager.
•Maintain laboratory cleanliness and perform housekeeping duties in line with laboratory standards and safety requirements.
•Perform calculations and data verification associated with analytical testing and sample preparation.
•NATA Signatory.

Laboratory TechnicianMicrobiologyFoodPharmaceuticalWaterTGANATAQuality AssuranceFull-timeAustralia

Key Responsibilities

•Ensure all analytical procedures and assigned tasks are performed in accordance with ALS Quality Work Instructions, including all QA/QC requirements.

•Perform sample preparation and microbiological testing across Food, Pharmaceutical, and Water microbiology disciplines.

•Conduct microbiological confirmation testing.

•Perform and Read Pharmaceutical Validations.

•Investigate and resolve non-conformances, deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, and test failures in a timely manner.

•Organise and prioritise designated tasks to maximise daily laboratory efficiency and workflow.

•Ensure all testing and analytical activities are completed within established turnaround times and in accordance with relevant analytical standards and procedures.

•Managing and maintaining cultures in accordance with laboratory standards.

•Identify and escalate anomalies in results, sample types, or sample behaviour to the Team Leader or Laboratory Manager.

•Maintain laboratory cleanliness and perform housekeeping duties in line with laboratory standards and safety requirements.

•Perform calculations and data verification associated with analytical testing and sample preparation.

•NATA Signatory.