Job Information
Eurofins Food Microbiologist - Eurofins Food Testing Laboratory in Dandenong South, Australia
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 61,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 61 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Full Time position
Morning Shift - Wednesday to Sunday (10am - 6pm)
The Microbiologist is responsible for performing analytical methods, operating equipment/analytical instruments including Confirmation step (PCR and Maldi- TOF Techniques).
Reporting to the Team Leader, this role will have the following responsibilities, but not limited to:
Out of Specification Investigation and reporting.
Method review and Internal Audits.
Calibration of equipment and other Quality check for Food Laboratory.
Weekend testing support for confirmation and testing Food samples.
Tertiary qualifications in Science or equivalent qualification; or equivalent experience.
At least 3-5 years’ experience in NATA accredited commercial laboratory. Experience in PCR/results reading & confirmation. NATA signatory will be added advantage
Experience in using different equipment/instrumental and sample preparation techniques.
Experience using a laboratory LIMS system.
Technical knowledge in the relevant scientific discipline.
Strong knowledge of NATA requirement for ISO 17025.
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.