Laboratory Technician

About Us

At De Bortoli Wines, we're proud to be one of Australia's leading family-owned wine companies, crafting premium wines enjoyed across Australia and around the world. Our success is built on passionate people, a strong family culture, and a commitment to quality in everything we do. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Laboratory Technician to join our Quality Assurance team at our main production site in Bilbul, NSW.

About the Role

Based at our production facility in Bilbul, you will be responsible for undertaking required laboratory operations and analysis in accordance with our quality system and for maintaining a safe and clean working environment within the laboratory. You will also be identifying out of specification results / analysis to escalate for further action and ensure all laboratory operations are conducted in a compliant manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory sampling, microbiological testing and analysis in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, reports, quality documentation and equipment calibration records.
• Perform internal and external quality control testing to ensure results meet required quality standards.
• Identify and investigate out-of-specification results and non-conformances, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying laboratory issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with quality, food safety, health and safety requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with the Quality Assurance, Laboratory and production teams to support the delivery of high-quality products.

About You

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual with excellent oral & written communications skills. The successful candidate will also be flexible, adaptable and possess sound attention to detail. A knowledge of laboratory quality systems and standards or qualification in Food Technology, or science would be highly advantageous.

*Please note as a pre-requisite for the employment, prospective candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening.