Full Time

The Food Microbiologist is responsible for performing analytical methods, operating equipment/analytical instruments, and managing sample registration, testing and confirmation.

The Food Microbiologist may have a supervisory role over an area within the laboratory, a particular suite of testing or provide general guidance to the Laboratory Technicians in the laboratory. The position will support method development, laboratory optimisation and have a major contribution to the objectives of the laboratory including PCR Setup and reporting.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to structure thoughts deliberately, logically and directly.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Good laboratory skills and practices.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Science or equivalent qualification; or equivalent experience.
At least 1-2 year’s Food laboratory experience; experience in a commercial laboratory will be an advantage.
Experience in using different equipment/instrumental and sample preparation techniques.
Technical knowledge in the relevant scientific discipline.
Good knowledge of standard office applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel.

Additional Information

All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.