Modern Olives Laboratory is searching for an experienced Laboratory Supervisor to deliver test results in accordance with NATA, TGA and ISO guidelines. The Laboratory Supervisor will collaborate with the Technical Team to research and develop tests within specific time requirements. The Company & Values Modern Olives Laboratory Services was established in 2006 as a fully accredited commercial olive oil laboratory. Using the most advanced instruments available, and the most experienced and qualified team Modern Olives provides a comprehensive range of olive and olive oil tests required for quality, authenticity and labelling purposes. Our objective is not only to provide the analytical results but also to work together with growers and associations in applied research projects trying to solve their specific needs with an integrated approach. At Modern Olives, our core values describe the collective behaviours of our company and what is important to us. They are a lot more than just words on a page. Our core values represent who we are – not who we want to be. As an employer, they underpin everything we do and have allowed us to grow. With this, all team members of Modern Olives behave and make decisions based on Honesty, Passion and Humility. The Role The role will be based at the Modern Olives Laboratory in Lara, 20 minutes from Geelong CBD. This role will report to the Laboratory Manager. Responsibilities will include (but not limited to) the following activities: Follow established procedures or protocols and utilise accurate techniques which may include basic titrations, spectrophotometric techniques, gravimetric method and other chemical specific olive oil and olive derivatives techniques to provide insights to our customer base Provide strong and dependable leadership to the laboratory team To develop and promote olive oil and olive derivatives research Operate new and accurate laboratory equipment such as GC, HPLC, GCMS Document and record accurate data using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Complete relevant QC records pertaining to the calibration, validation and maintenance of equipment, and the continuous training of employees Ensure that analytical work is undertaken in accordance with company, customer and industry safety and QA Standards. Follow protocols, maintain records in accordance with NATA, TGA and ISO guidelines Skills & Experience The role will ideally suit someone who genuinely enjoys loves being a specialist in a laboratory environment. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and willingness to continue to learn coupled with the following experience and attributes including, but not limited too: Bachelor's Degree in Science, Food or Chemistry preferred but not essential. Previous work experience working in a similar environment or role essential Experience leading, motivating and influencing a team Ability to problem solve with good organisational skills; Superior attention to detail with proven ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines; Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills; A self-starter with strong initiative, enthusiasm and drive who anticipates and solves problems; Ability to work in teams, collaborate effectively and develop good working relationships with both internal and external team members Employee Perks Flexible working hours to support work-life balance Twice yearly product allocation of Australian’s top selling Extra Virgin Olive Oil for you and your family/friends Staff discount on Australian’s top selling Extra Virgin Olive Oil Birthday leave Service recognition program
