Laboratory Technician
Job No:
17849
Location:
Minchinbury, NSW
About the Organisation
Pace Farm Pty Ltd is a 100% Australian, family owned and operated company, providing eggs for more than 35 years. Three generations of the Pace family are personally involved in the everyday running of Pace Farm - from farming through to truck driving.
In 1978, Pace Farm was formed as an egg company, with just one property managing 22,000 hens. Now it is one of Australia's leading producer and marketer of eggs and egg products, with more than 2,000,000 hens farmed across many sites.
Today, Pace Farm is an entirely self-sufficient company, rearing day-old chicks, blending feed, collecting and grading eggs, processing egg products, and delivering via their own fleet of vehicles.
Pace Farm eggs and products are now recognised for their consistent quality and freshness across Australia and South East Asia. By utilising the most advanced farming technology and management systems, the farm ensures the highest standards in food safety and animal husbandry. Investment in innovation and exceeding international standards are primary drivers within Pace Farm.
About the Opportunity
Pace Farm has an exciting opportunity available for a full time Laboratory Technician to join their family-run business in Minchinbury.
Working in a fast-paced laboratory environment, your primary aim will be to test samples of all products for micro organisms to ensure all products achieve set Pace Farm standards.
This role will suit a meticulous, routine-driven applicant who can handle repetitive, hands-on work. You will benefit from working with modern, top of the range Foss Incubation System equipment.
The successful applicant will have a strong background in the food industry (preferably macro food based), with a well developed knowledge of sampling, micro testing and Asceptic techniques. You will be highly familiar with HAAACP food safety system, and will hold a tertiary qualification in the Science field.
To join the Pace Farm team, you will be motivated and pro-active with excellent communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks within a tight schedule. Furthermore, you will demonstrate a flexible attitude to working hours as this role will involve shift work.
Working conditions at Pace Farm are excellent, and your safety is paramount. The organisation highly values its close-knit team.
In return for your hard work you will be offered an attractive salary circa $50,000 - $55,000. Furthermore, you will receive the job security that is only available with an industry leader that is committed to developing their staff.
If you're looking for job security in a environment where a positive attitude and a good work ethic will always be highly valued - APPLY NOW!
