Tropico Fruits Pty Ltd is a proudly Australian-owned food manufacturer based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast (Yandina). For over 40 years, we’ve been producing premium fruit juices, purees and value-added fruit preparations for leading food manufacturers across Australia and internationally.
As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for a QC Laboratory Officer to join our Quality team for our busy production season.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory or food manufacturing quality experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where quality and food safety are paramount.
About the Role
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you’ll play an key role in ensuring our products consistently meet the highest standards of food safety, quality and customer expectations.
Working within our laboratory, you’ll undertake microbiological testing, product verification, quality documentation and support production through timely product release.
Key Responsibilities
Microbiological plating using OSA and MEA agar
Product sampling and sensory assessments
Product release through the Quality Management System (QMS)
Preparation of Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
Incoming fruit inspections
Laboratory equipment calibration
Daily quality inspections using iAuditor
Review of production documentation
Management of retention samples
Preparation of microbiological media
Laboratory housekeeping and stock control
About You
You’ll ideally have:
Experience in a QC Laboratory or Food Manufacturing workplace
Knowledge of microbiological laboratory techniques
Experience with GMP, HACCP and food safety systems
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Sound computer and systems capability
A proactive approach to continuous improvement
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Food Science, Microbiology or Laboratory qualification
Experience using Quality Management Systems
Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing
Why Join Tropico?
Work for a respected Australian food manufacturer with over 40 years of success.
Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Contemporary manufacturing and laboratory facilities.
Opportunity to further develop your laboratory and food safety skills.
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