Laboratory Technician - Food Chemistry

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. 

About the Role

The Food & Pharmaceutical Division operates a modern laboratory in Melbourne (Scoresby) that is equipped with the latest in analytical technology. 

The division is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to become part of the chemistry team on a permanent basis. This hands-on role involves preparing samples for analytical testing, ensuring accurate results within holding times, assessing results against expected values for food matrices, and maintaining efficient and safe lab operations to meet client turnaround goals.

Ideal candidates will have a science qualification or lab certificate, strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to quality, safety, and client service. Experience in a high-throughput lab environment is required. 

About you

You are a detail-oriented team player with solid food chemistry knowledge and a genuine commitment to quality. You thrive in a structured environment and take pride in delivering accurate, compliant results.

The Day to Day
The successful applicants will undertake a range of duties including the following:

• Processing food samples for analysis

• Ensuring samples are analysed within holding times

• Weighing and checking samples

• Fast-paced work with accuracy required

• Completion of paperwork and transcription into LIMS

• Review and approval of other technician’s results

• Ensuring client turnaround times are met

• Ensuring the laboratory operates in an efficient and safe manner

• Daily ad hock tasks 

The Essentials
The successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:

• Minimum of a laboratory certificate or qualification in science

• 3 years’ experience in a food testing laboratory

• 3 years’ experience with food testing wet chemistry techniques and/or laboratory instrumentation (e.g. HPLC, GC, LC-MSMS, GC-MSMS, ICPMS, ICPOES)

• Ability to work well in a team orientated environment

• Good communication and organisational skills

• A requirement to handle raw poultry, meat and fish in sample preparation on a daily basis

• Ability to undertake reasonable overtime as required

• Involved in daily housekeeping of the laboratory

• A strong commitment to client service

• Dedication to good laboratory practices with regard to quality of results and health and safety

• Previous experience in a high throughput, client-focused environment, preferred

• Maintaining and improving quality processes

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. 

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. 

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request. 

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.