Job Description:

Laboratory Technician – Part-time – 11 month contract

Here is an exciting opportunity to join the site R&D team in Ballarat on part time basis (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) in an 11-month contract as a Laboratory Technician.

The Laboratory Technician role provides technical support and verification of the Ballarat site food safety program for raw materials, finished goods, in process and environmental samples, through the application of the Global Quality & Food Safety Chocolate Standards. The role provides technical guidance in food safety risk assessments, guidance in trouble shooting and recommendations to the business on matters regarding microbiology to achieve and ensure the requirements of the Mars Quality principle.

What are we looking for?

Tertiary qualification in Microbiology or a relevant science majorBasic understanding of HACCP and GMPProblem solving skill and systematic thinkingExcellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as good computer skills 

What will be your key responsibilities?

Implementation of, and Compliance to, Mars Global Micro-verification and Laboratory Quality Standard, specifically;Apply the Mars Global Microbiological Verification program to Mars Chocolate Australia including assuring the microbiological quality and safety of all products and process from raw materials to finished goods.Physical collection of raw materials samples, in-process samples, hygiene and environment swabbing for analysis.  Sample collection is completed within the factory environment and role is expected to adhere to health and safety protocols of the site.  Including but not limited to aseptically taking samples taken from tanks, water samples at outdoor locations, swabbing in and around equipment, etc.Conduct microbiological and analytical analysis of raw materials, hygiene, in-process, environmental and finished product according to Mars Global Quality & Food Safety requirements.Action out of specification (OOS) results and provide recommendations to the Laboratory Manager.Maintenance and input into lab process including consumables, budget input, lab and equipment cleaning.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.At Mars Wrigley, take pride in your contribution in creating better moments for millions through our brands, to the way we source, make and market our products.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.