This is a Laboratory Technician & Product Technologist role with Suntory Oceania based in Sydney, NSW, AU.

Role Seniority: junior.

This is a fixed-term contract role through until the end of December 2026.

What You’ll Do

- Maintain the R&D; laboratory and pilot plant to high safety, GMP and hygiene standards.
- Coordinate laboratory equipment calibration, preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Manage laboratory scheduling and ensure equipment is operational and compliant.
- Liaise with external contractors, calibration providers and testing laboratories.
- Prepare samples, batches and materials for development projects.
- Support testing activities and coordinate external sample shipments.
- Provide technical and administrative support for licensed NPD projects.
- Set up and maintain product, ingredient and process documentation.
- Support development trials and Design Review processes.




- Partner with Suntory Global Spirits R&D; and Commercialisation teams to ensure successful project delivery.

What You Bring

- Degree qualification in Food Science or a related discipline.
- Experience working in a laboratory or technical workplace.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisation, time management and multitasking capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and SharePoint.
- A genuine passion for food, beverages and science.
- Curiosity, initiative and a growth mindset.
- Positive, hands‑on and collaborative approach.
- Food and beverage industry experience, ideally within alcohol beverages.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.

A Final Note: This is a role with Suntory Oceania not with Hatch.

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