Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry.

**Job Purpose and Impact**
The oilseed processing facility in Newcastle consists of seed receival and storage, preparation, extraction, refining, packaging, tank storage facility, truck loading, shipping terminal and the necessary utilities and infrastructure.
As a **Laboratory Co-ordinator**, you'll play a key role in supporting the quality and performance of our Newcastle and Narrabri operations through laboratory testing and coordination of day-to-day laboratory activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate or early-career professional to gain hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment, working closely with operational teams, solving real‑world challenges and contributing to continuous improvement. This is not your typical 9-to‑5 laboratory role, offering variety,



responsibility and exposure to the full manufacturing process while building the foundations for a long‑term career in quality, technical or operational leadership.

- Coordinate day‑to‑day laboratory operations, including sample receipt, workflow prioritisation, testing schedules, turnaround times, and training to ensure efficient laboratory performance.
- Perform routine and non‑routine laboratory testing in accordance with approved methods, SOPs and quality standards, to ensure accurate, timely and compliant delivery of results that support manufacturing operations.
- Maintain laboratory records and reporting systems, to ensure test results are accurately documented, abnormal or out‑of‑specification results are identified, and issues are escalated in line with site procedures.
- Coordinate laboratory equipment calibration, verification and maintenance activities, support troubleshooting of analytical instruments, and manage laboratory consumables, housekeeping and safety requirements.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality and regulatory requirements, while supporting audits, continuous improvement initiatives and the ongoing enhancement of laboratory and operational performance.

- Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering preferred, alternatively a Science, Chemistry or related qualification preferred. Food manufacturing or laboratory experience, including through internships, placements or university projects, will be highly regarded but it is not essential. .
- Experience conducting laboratory testing and accurately maintaining test results, technical records and documentation.
- Sound understanding of laboratory testing procedures, quality control principles, and food safety, quality and hygiene requirements within manufacturing or regulated setting.
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