About the role:

General

·        To be proficient and hands on with all chemical analysis and as required microbiological analysis

·        Perform sample collection for analyses

·        Perform daily routine analyses as required as per rostered shift

·        Maintain accurate and consistent laboratory calibration and results records

·        Maintain laboratory trial, equipment and calibration records

·        Maintain calibration register, ensuring all equipment is within date

·        Monitor equipment performance and consumable levels to ensure tests are delivered within budget

·        Development of SOP’s and training programs as required

·        Training of laboratory personnel as required

·        Develop and enhance work practices to maximise equipment effectiveness and efficiency

·        Perform other lab duties as required

·        Use of wine management software to extract tank and analytical information and for results entry

·        Support implementation of new equipment as required

·        Report corrective and prevenative actions using the MyQI system

Compliance and quality

·        Ensure all laboratory tasks are carried out in accordance with TWE Wine Estates (S&M Winery) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

·        Perform maintenance on laboratory equipment in accordance with SOP’s and training

·        Implement and maintain compliance with the food safety and quality management system by reporting food safety hazards and quality problems as they arise

·        Participate and adhere to laboratory QA systems

·        Support audit processes within the S&M Winery Laboratory and TWE Technical Group (including NATA Audits, TWE HSE Audits, Technical Audits, Organic Audits, Customer Audits, HACCP Audits, Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) Audits)

Health and safety

·        Comply with all company policies, procedures and practices relating to Occupational Health, Safety, Welfare and the Environment

·        Support and maintain compliance with the TWE HSE Policy and take responsibility for solving and/or reporting workplace hazards

·        Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in work area

Report fit for work

About you:

·        Bachelor degree on chemical/food processing/science/biology related majors 

·        Relevant laboratory testing experience in wine industry

·        Knowledge of winemaking process

·        Competence with computer packages including MS Office suite

·        Excellent problem solving, analytical and verbal and written communication skills

·        English is a must

·        Patient and data sensitive