Laboratory Technician - Horticultural Products
The Company
Searles is a long-established Australian horticultural business producing composts, potting mixes and growing media used by customers across the country.
Part of a larger group, the business combines deep product knowledge with practical manufacturing capability and a robust commitment to quality.
The Kilcoy site offers a supportive working environment where testing, production and product performance are closely connected.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will help maintain product quality across the Kilcoy operation.
The role combines routine laboratory testing with practical work across the production site.
You will monitor composting and finished products, complete batch release checks, maintain accurate records and communicate results with operators.
Your key responsibilities will include
Conducting routine testing on composts and finished products
Monitoring temperature, pH and EC across production processes
Completing batch release checks against specifications
Communicating results and required adjustments to operators
Supporting product trials, sample management and external testing
You will take ownership of a regular testing schedule and organise your priorities across the week.
The work is structured and process-driven, with a mix of laboratory and outdoor activity.
The role is based at the Kilcoy site, accessible from Caboolture, Morayfield, Esk, Fernvale and Toogoolawah.
About You
You are reliable,



methodical and take pride in producing accurate work.
Laboratory experience would be useful, although Searles is open to candidates from quality, manufacturing, agriculture, horticulture, environmental science or related backgrounds.
Training can be provided to someone with a sound technical mindset and a consistent approach.
To succeed, you will bring
Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
A practical, technically minded approach
The ability to manage routine priorities independently
Clear communication skills and confidence working with operational teams
Comfort working across laboratory and outdoor production environments
A qualification or experience in science, environmental science, agriculture, horticulture or a related area would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why this Role?
This is a practical opportunity to build laboratory and quality experience within a well-established horticultural business.
You will take ownership of routine testing, contribute directly to product quality and receive support from an experienced Technical Manager.
Other benefits include
Birthday day off in addition to annual leave
Access to garden products at wholesale prices
Flexible start and finish times aligned with production requirements
Additional information
Established Australian horticultural manufacturer
Hands-on laboratory testing and quality role
Kilcoy, Queensland
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📌 Laboratory Technician - Horticultural Products (Queensland)
🏢 Perm Recruitment RF/BDT
📍 Queensland