Laboratory Technician

Type:
Temporary, Casual, Full Time
Salary:
$37 - $38 per hour
Published:
October 4th, 2026
Location:
Narellan, New South Wales, Australia
Reference:
BH-553446
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About the company/role: Our client is a well-known dairy manufacturer based in Southwest Sydney who is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their team. This is a fulltime, causal short-term role for approximately 3-months. The role is predominantly Monday-Friday but it is a requirement to work on Saturday on occasion. The ideal candidate is someone who has previous dairy testing experience. 
Duties:
  • Microbial analysis of dairy samples (TPC, coliforms, microbial plating)
  • Operate laboratory equipment (Milkoscan, Delvo, Microfoss, pH meter) 
  • Conduct packaging analysis (torque meter, diameter, weight) 
  • Record all results and escalate any issues 
  • Reporting and analysis of results 
  • Maintenance of the laboratory environment 
Skills/experience: 
  • Tertiary qualifications in Food Science/ Microbiology or a related discipline 
  • Ability to work as part of a team 
  • Proficient in using Excel, Word and Outlook 
  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills
  • Responsible for following food safety rules and guidelines 
Apply!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  Or, if you have any questions, please contact Claire on +61 2 8071 4290. 

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