Maxima’s Recruitment Services team embody a “candidate first” mindset and aim to ensure appropriate job matches between applicants and employers to ensure sustainable employment opportunities. The Office and Professional Recruitment team are a cohesive team who work together to support our clients and candidates to find their perfect match.

About the Role:
Maxima’s valued client are seeking an experienced Lab Technician to join them on a casual, ongoing basis. Working full time hours, Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm (flexibility available), this role is paying $44.44/hr casual + Super.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out quality analyses on raw materials and finished products, as well as conducting stability and compatibility studies using a range of laboratory equipment. This role is key to ensuring compliance with the company’s quality standards. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out physicochemical analyses of raw materials and finished products. 
• Conduct product stability and compatibility studies. 
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in optimal condition. 
• Record and document analysis results in line with internal procedures and applicable regulations. 
• Manage production samples testing and traceability.
• Work closely with other departments to resolve quality-related issues. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality control processes. 

About You:

• Technical qualification in Chemistry or a related field. 
• Previous experience in a quality control laboratory preferred. 
• Ability to work in a methodical, accurate, and independent manner. 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills. 
• Experience in the agricultural business (preferred but not essential)

Benefits of joining Maxima’s temporary recruitment services:

• Subsidised Skin Cancer checks
• Free yearly flu shots
• Employment Assistance Program
• Ongoing monitoring and support

  
About Maxima:
Maxima is a not for profit company, established in 1985, focusing on supporting people in their pursuit of meaningful and fulfilling work. Maxima has a range of employment divisions, including; temporary and permanent recruitment services (office and professional, and labour-hire), apprenticeships and traineeships, as well as Indigenous Employment Services.