Micro Laboratory Technician/Microbiologist

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 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 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 € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Australia / New Zealand provides contract GMP testing to human and animal pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and complimentary medicine manufactures, as well as an extensive range of SPF and other cosmetics testing, both in-vitro and in-vivo in accordance with a range of local and international standards. The range of testing includes microbiological and chemistry on raw materials, in process and finished products, complemented by product formulation services. We operate out of sites in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, which are all GMP licensed by local regulators and are accredited to ISO 17025.  In addition to the provision of world class analytical testing, the laboratories also provide consultative services to their clients made available by a team of highly qualified scientists.

• Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia
• Casual with potential to become full time

Operating in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, this ultra-modern contract-testing laboratory is seeking a casual Micro Laboratory Technicianor Microbiologist with sound analytical skills for an immediate start.

Accredited with the TGA and APVMA, the high-tech facilities encompass a broad range of analytical equipment primarily used in the Pharmaceutical, Veterinary and Bioanalytical sectors.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and capable of hitting the ground running in a fast-paced, friendly environment, ready to provide sound theoretical and practical knowledge to a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.

Candidates must possess the ability to follow standard operation procedures to prepare and QC test various media.  Additional experience in the maintenance and calibration of analytical equipment will also be highly regarded.

The successful candidate will be trained in routine microbiological pharmacopeial testing (USP, BP), on raw material and finished products.  Such as performing fully aseptic routine microbiological testing (water, bioburden, specific microorganisms, preservative efficacy, environmental monitoring and media preparation). The successful candidate will also be trained in confirmation of presumptive results, finalizing results and entering results in eLIMS.

For the right candidate there would also be training in visiting client sites to perform environmental monitoring.  A current Victorian drivers license will be essential for this part of the role

• Tertiary qualification in Science/Laboratory Techniques with an interest in Microbiology or Biochemistry or a related discipline is essential 
• Prior laboratory experience in a TGA, NATA or ISO accredited Laboratory will be an advantage
• A strict understanding and adherence to the cGMP quality system, consideration of time-sensitive workloads and the accurate and thorough recording of all results, activities and deviations encountered during the varying stages of analysis

• Willing to operate in a flexible manner and be able to switch priorities at short notice.
• Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to tight timelines.
• Current Victorian Drivers License required.
• Sound Report writing skills will round out the desired qualities sought for this position.

Please note: Current Eurofins employees should first speak with their Business Unit Manager before submitting an application for this position.

If you feel that you can bring outstanding skills and a great attitude to our team, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and be able to provide at least two recent professional references.  Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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.