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 experiencedLaboratory Technicianto 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 secure lab operations to meet client turnaround goals.
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
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 hoc tasks
The Essentials
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
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.
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📌 Laboratory Technician - Food Chemistry (Melbourne)
🏢 ALS
📍 Melbourne