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ABOUT US IDL is a family-owned and operated full turn-key beverage solutions provider located in the Moorabool Valley, just outside Geelongs city centre. We develop, create, package and distribute a range of alcoholic beverages worldwide including wine, cider, seltzer, ready-to-drink spirit products and non-alcoholic products (such as tonic waters). Our facility houses some of the most sophisticated wine, cider and beverage processing equipment in the world, ensuring that our products are consistently produced to the highest standards. As a FMCG company, IDL is always evolving and expanding to service the needs of our clients, big and small. Our culture is important to us and we pride ourselves on creating a great place to work. About you: We are seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Technician to join our manufacturing and production team in Geelong, Victoria. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory work, with the ability to perform a variety of tests and analyses to support product development and quality control processes. The Senior Lab Tech will be responsible for conducting analysis, analysing data, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Responsibilities : - Undertake analysis of wine and other beverages including tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products - Maintaining accurate records of all test results and procedures performed - Ensure data entry practices are completed in a timely and accurate fashion - Preparation of analytical based reports - Preparation of customer samples - Ensuring compliance with safety regulations in the lab environment - At times training junior lab technicians on proper procedures and techniques Skills : - Strong understanding of laboratory procedures and techniques - Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and instruments - Ability to interpret test results accurately - Excellent attention to detail - Good communication skills Required Qualifications and Experience: - Bachelor''s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field - Minimum of 5 years experience working in a laboratory setting - Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred - Knowledge of quality control processes - Familiarity with ISO standards Important Info - Please attach a cover letter to your application addressing the above criteria. Applications will close on 10th April 2025, applications received after this date will be treated as an expression of interest only. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people from all diversity of life to apply. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality regardless of whether candidates are successful or not. Please note that this job description is for one of two open positions for Senior Laboratory Technicians. We currently operate over two shifts in the Laboratory, 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm. Base salary not inclusive of superannuation or shift loading and allowances.