Laboratory Technical Services Manager – Microbiology at Micropoint Laboratories, a NATA-accredited testing laboratory specialising in microbiological testing of food, beverages, water and environmental samples. This is a senior technical leadership position responsible for the laboratory's technical operations, scientific integrity, quality assurance systems and ongoing compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and NATA accreditation requirements.

Key responsibilities

- Provide overall technical leadership and supervision of the laboratory's microbiological testing activities.
- Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, applicable NATA accreditation criteria and relevant microbiological testing standards.
- Manage and maintain the laboratory's NATA accreditation, including preparation for surveillance and reassessment audits, implementation of corrective actions and coordination of accreditation scope extensions.
- Oversee microbiological testing methods, including method selection, verification, validation and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Ensure the accuracy, reliability, traceability and technical validity of laboratory testing results.
- Supervise laboratory personnel, including technical training, competency evaluations, performance monitoring and authorisation of testing activities.
- Manage internal quality control programmes, proficiency testing, interlaboratory comparisons and investigation of unsatisfactory analytical performance.
- Coordinate internal audits, technical investigations, corrective actions, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, verification and performance monitoring programmes.
- Oversee laboratory quality management documentation,



standard operating procedures, technical records and compliance requirements.

About you

- A tertiary qualification in microbiology, biological sciences, food science or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Substantial practical experience in a commercial microbiological testing laboratory, preferably specialising in food, beverage, water or environmental microbiology.
- Demonstrated understanding and practical application of ISO/IEC 17025 and NATA accreditation requirements.
- Previous responsibility for laboratory technical supervision, method verification, quality control and analytical result review.
- Experience preparing for and participating in NATA accreditation audits and implementing corrective actions arising from audit findings.
- Sound technical knowledge of microbiological testing methods, including relevant Australian Standards, ISO methods and other recognised analytical procedures.
- Demonstrated experience supervising, training and evaluating the technical competence of laboratory personnel.
- Solid understanding of microbiological testing equipment, laboratory quality assurance programmes and technical documentation.
- Excellent problem-solving, organisational, communication and technical report-writing skills.
- Currently residing in Australia with valid Australian work rights permitting employment without employer sponsorship.

About us

Micropoint Laboratories is a well established NATA-accredited testing laboratory specialising in microbiological testing of food, beverages, water and environmental samples. We provide analytical testing and technical services to a diverse range of clients across the food manufacturing, hospitality, environmental and related industries.

📌 Laboratory Technical Services Manager (Ryde)
🏢 Micropoint Laboratories
📍 Ryde