Senior Laboratory Technician (City of Gold Coast)

Overview We are seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join the Quality site team in our key milk manufacturing facility at Labrador! This is a permanent full-time position, working Monday to Friday. You must be able to work shiftwork to suit the hours in the laboratory, the site is currently a 24/6 production setting. Reporting into the Senior Site Quality Assurance Coordinator you will be working within the laboratory team as a senior figure, where your experience will see you be a key person of responsibility in the team with the ability to train and lead others. Responsibilities
- Laboratory testing & technical judgement: Perform routine and non-routine testing, review results, interpret findings, and provide clear advice to support product and process decisions.
- Records, traceability & audit readiness: Maintain accurate lab documentation and sample retention/trace systems to ensure end-to-end traceability and readiness for audits at all times.
- GMP inspections & non-conformance management: Conduct GMP checks, identify non-conformances, raise NCRs, and drive corrective actions through to verified, effective close-out.
- Product hold, release & risk-based disposition: Manage product hold/release workflows within delegation, track status, and support disposition decisions with practical, risk-based recommendations.
- Investigations, RCA & CAPA delivery: Support investigations using root cause analysis, ensuring actions address root cause, meet timeframes, and are verified for effectiveness.
- Monitoring, trending & continuous improvement: Review EMP and QA/lab data to spot trends and emerging risks; contribute to reporting, targeted actions, and continual improvement across site quality systems. Qualifications
- Formal Qualification – Science, Food Tech or Laboratory Degree/Diploma/Certificate highly advantageous
- Experience in a food manufacturing laboratory or QA environment
- Strong understanding of GMP and food safety requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of HACCP principles and application
- Experience in internal audits or audit support activities
- Understanding of relevant food safety/quality standards (e.g., SQF/BRC) and regulatory requirements (e.g., FSANZ) as applicable
- Experience in investigations and/or Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Experience in laboratory testing, data review, and documentation
- Competency in sample handling and aseptic technique, including correct use of media/equipment and contamination control
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks to completion #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ru7kd