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Join a business thats passionate about quality, innovation and pets!Great Career Opportunity in Meat Processing/ManufacturingJoin an industry that is GROWING and based in Southwest Sydney / Close to HomeAt Real Pet Food Company, were leaders in fresh, healthy pet food, trusted by families and retailers across Australia and beyond. We are passionate about being REAL. Real starts with food but it doesnt end there. We believe in real partnerships, real ambition, real ethics, and real opportunities for our people to make their mark.We create some of Australias most loved pet brands Ivory Coat, Natures Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, Love Em and Fussy Cat and were growing fast across every category and channel. Thats where you come in.Were looking for an experienced Analytical Chemist / Lab Technician to join our Ingleburn Team and play a key role in maintaining product integrity, supporting innovation, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Our Ingleburn site is known as a ''wet site'' so you must be comfortable working in a meat processing environment that handles raw animal protein.About the roleReporting to the Head of Quality and Safety, youll provide analytical and technical support across Operations, Quality, and R&D. From managing raw material and finished goods testing programs to liaising with external labs, youll ensure that everything we produce meets regulatory and customer standards.Youll also support exciting NPD projects and continuous improvement initiatives helping us deliver the very best for pets everywhere. This is an on-site, 5 day a week permanent role. And whilst this role is a Lab Technician, you will have a broader remit than our other site lab technicians in that you will liaise closely with our R&D Team and you will be the site SME and Training Lead across the RPF Group including our sites at Dubbo, Yatala and Somersby.What youll be doingManage raw material and finished goods testing programs to ensure compliance with specifications, standards and schedulesOversee external testing protocols and liaise with external laboratoriesAnalysing data and contribute insights for continuous improvementAct as the site SME and training lead for laboratory testing equipmentMaintain compliance with calibration programs and manage consumablesParticipate in GMP audits and general quality activitiesWhat youll bringEssential:Minimum 5 years practical laboratory experience in the food industryStrong communication, problem-solving and time management skillsSound computer literacy and experience using lab equipmentSolid understanding of HACCP, Food Safety and Quality Management SystemsExperience with wet and dry chemistry and calibration proceduresAbsolute self-starter who prides themselves on keeping ahead of the curve but can also escalate issues when requiredDesirableDegree in Food Science or a related fieldExperience in food manufacturingKnowledge of SQF, external audit requirements and NIR spectroscopyWhat were aboutWelcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real. Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealands pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide. Were dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference. Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. Well never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Natures Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, and Love Em & Fussy Cat! Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, and Southeast Asia. With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry!) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career.Why join us? Do work that matters. Were pioneering in a new area of pet food, always striving for fresher. Were restless, creating a better life for our pets. Make an impact and change the game. You wont be another cog in the wheel here. We give full trust and autonomy for you to do your best work and to make a real difference. Do you have a great idea for a new product or system improvement? Were all ears! Growing and global. Were growing fast! We now have global presence across APAC, and Europe regions and were only getting started! Work with a pack of awesome, genuine people who are passionate about what they do. Grow your career with us. Were big believers in lifelong learning. Youll be given access to LinkedIn Learning, plus opportunities for internal mobility and leadership training to fast-track your career. Pets our part of our family: Access our Pawrental leave when you adopt a new cat or dog, pet carer and compassionate leave. Generous perks including day off for your anniversary, product discounts, volunteering days to help the community, novated leases, a rewards program and parental leave.Whats next?If youre ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you! Next steps will include:An initial telephone interview followed by 2 face to face interviews2 work referencesa Pre-Employment MedicalWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversitys not a buzzword here, its in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. Thats why were committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at accommodations: people&. We look forward to hearing from you.Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We encourage you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles #J-18808-Ljbffr