Laboratory Technician

The Role
We are currently seeking Laboratory Technician to join the laboratory team based at our Bentley site in Western Australia.
Here at Bentley, we manufacture and distribute a range of milk and milk-based products, made with fresh milk sourced direct from over 30 farms in the Albany, Harvey and Northcliffe regions of south-western WA. The site currently manufactures in excess of 70 million litres a year including the state's number one flavoured milk product - Masters!
This is a full-time permanent position in our lab to complete routine laboratory functions to ensure our milk products meet quality standards. This role works within a dynamic team, has challenging tasks and good environment and opportunities for continual professional and personal development. This position will be responsible for ensuring all duties are carried out in an effective, efficient, and timely manner.
Please note: This position's roster will require rotational shift work including a mix of morning, afternoon and weekend work.
Responsibilities

• Performing Quality check related activities on milk samples which includes microbiological tests, chemical testing.
• Operate laboratory equipment, calibrations, Data entry, usage of SAP etc. providing high quality and excellent results.
• Monitor and report KPI related to quality.
• Maintain, implement, and monitor laboratory quality systema and adhere to Good Lab practices.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in a scientific or related discipline (Food Science would be preferable).
• Experience working in a microbiology or chemical lab would be beneficial.
• Strong data entry skills and experience in SAP or similar software highly regarded.
• Commitment to making safety a priority and leading a safety-first culture within the team and across the site.
• Contribute to a culture that is constructive, professional, supportive of one another and with a customer service focus.

Bega Group Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.
Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
Life at Bega Group
Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.
At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.