Lab Technician (Food Science)

Location: Melbourne, Australia; onsite

Company

A multinational company developing flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and bioscience solutions.

What you will do

• Support flavor development for snack and bakery seasoning applications.
• Compound flavor formulations accurately according to formulas, processes, and safety requirements.
• Measure powder flow and functionality using specialized laboratory equipment.
• Prepare and present development samples for sensory and application evaluations.
• Handle, weigh, label, organize, and transfer raw materials, solutions, and flavor stocks.
• Maintain an efficient laboratory and follow laboratory, plant safety, and GMP procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in a food or laboratory environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Practical mathematical skills for formulation, dilution, measurement, and sample preparation calculations.
• Ability to follow detailed formulas, laboratory procedures, and standard operating processes accurately.
• Strong organization, communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and sensory evaluation skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in food, flavor, ingredient, beverage, or consumer goods laboratories.
• Hands-on experience with flavor application, seasoning development, sample preparation, or sensory evaluation.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, testing methodologies, and data collection.
• Knowledge of snack, bakery, seasoning, or flavor technologies.
• Experience with GMP, food safety, or quality management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Multinational and supportive work environment.
• Cafeteria and health insurance.
• Training opportunities and learning and development programs from the first day.
• Inclusive workplace that values diversity and individuality.