Quality Control Laboratory Technician - Food Microbiology
About the role
MAYDAY Technical is recruiting a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for an established food manufacturer in Sydney's south-west.
You'll work in an onsite QC laboratory, preparing samples, running routine tests and recording results that support production quality.
This role would suit a recent graduate looking to build a career in food microbiology or a lab technician who enjoys hands-on bench work in a manufacturing workplace.
What you'll do
Prepare samples, reagents and equipment for routine laboratory testing.
Perform quality control tests using approved methods and standard operating procedures.
Record results accurately and maintain clear, traceable laboratory records.
Complete routine equipment checks, help troubleshoot basic issues and elevate unusual results or deviations to the QC team.
Follow laboratory safety,



hygiene and contamination control procedures, including safe handling and disposal of lab materials.
What you'll bring
A qualification in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related science discipline.
Practical laboratory experience through employment, a placement or university lab work.
Confidence following written methods, preparing samples and documenting results accurately.
Good attention to detail and the confidence to raise a concern when a result looks unusual.
Experience in food, dairy, beverage or another regulated laboratory is well regarded.
Exposure to aseptic technique, media preparation, serial dilutions or plating would be an advantage.
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📌 Quality Control Laboratory Technician – Food Microbiology (Sydney)
🏢 Mayday Recruitment Group
📍 Sydney