Laboratory Technician

About the Opportunity

Are you looking to gain valuable hands‑on industry experience, step into a regulated FMCG environment, or advance your laboratory career within a supportive and progressive team? This is an excellent opportunity to build your technical capability while contributing to a high-performing Quality function.

Reporting to the Site Quality and Laboratory Manager, you will play an integral role in the day‑to‑day operations of our laboratory, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

What you will be doing

Starting at 7:00am, you will work closely with our Operations team and key stakeholders to support consistent, Right‑First‑Time production outcomes. You will help ensure full compliance with Quality and Food Safety standards while maintaining efficient laboratory workflows.

Key responsibilities

• Collect quality control and shelf-life samples
• Maintain accurate laboratory testing records and database
• Interpret test results and recommend process improvements
• Clean, organise, and maintain laboratory equipment and glassware
• Label, store, and manage laboratory samples
• Prepare and submit samples for external testing and interpret results
• Complete accurate data entry and Certificates of Analysis (COA)
• Manage the retention sample testing schedule
• Communicate testing outcomes promptly to key stakeholders
  

What you will need to succeed

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related discipline
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or regulated laboratory environments (preferred)
• Familiarity with IANZ/ISO systems (advantageous)
• Understanding of sub-sampling in dairy or food testing environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to identify issues quickly and implement practical solutions
• Resilience and adaptability in a changing work environment

Why this role is a great opportunity

• Excellent career-building opportunity with an industry leader
• Ideal for recent graduates seeking practical laboratory experience
• Exposure to a fast-paced, regulated FMCG environment
• Strong onboarding, training, and team support
• Potential future opportunities within George Weston Foods for high performers
  

About Us

Mauri, a division of George Weston Foods (NZ) Limited, is a leading supplier of bakery ingredients and animal feeds across Australia and New Zealand. Our culture is built on four core values: Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative. Innovation and strong customer partnerships are at the heart of everything we do.

To learn more about our business, please visit our website https://www.gwf.com.au/

If you are looking to advance your career within a professional, quality‑focused laboratory environment, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high‑performing team where technical capability, accuracy, and continuous improvement are valued. 

We welcome applications from motivated, high‑calibre candidates— including recent graduates with relevant qualifications—who are committed to developing a strong foundation in laboratory operations and supporting excellence in product quality and compliance.

Apply now

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