Labratory Assistant

AB Mauri is a technology-led business devoted to the baking industry, operating globally in yeast and bakery ingredient production. With 8,200 employees working across 52 plants, a presence in 32 countries, and sales in over 100 countries. Our individual country businesses are dedicated to their local markets, both in terms of opportunity and demand, and are backed with global expertise in bakery products, technologies, and know-how. Our heritage spans 150 years. AB Mauri was formed in 2004 from the acquired yeast and bakery ingredients companies of Burns Philp plus ABF's Cereform bakery ingredient companies.

AB Mauri is a technology-driven, innovation driven company that strives to develop its employees both personally and professionally. This role supports the full AB Mauri business and sits within the AB Biotek organisation, a global leader in science & advanced microorganism fermentation technology. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, dynamic industry and potentially develop into a more senior role within the Global Strain Development Center and AB Mauri Global Research, Development & Applications.

The individual will support the day-to-day operation of the laboratory through housekeeping, inventory and consumables management, and basic instrument calibration, maintaining a safe, organised and inspection-ready environment that enables scientific work. A successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be able to maintain a regular on-site schedule and meet timelines without continuous supervision and without compromising work quality. 

Essential duties include:

• Prepare basic microbiology media and buffers following SOPs
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping and organization: laboratory clean-up
• Organize consumables and glassware per instructions
• Maintain records of laboratory supplies
• Ensure timely waste handling in compliance with existing demand and safety procedures
• Perform basic instrument checks and calibrations in line with SOPs and record data accurately.

Essential:
•    Associate degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
•    Basic understanding of laboratory safety, housekeeping and good laboratory practices
•    Ability to prepare laboratory media and handle samples aseptically
•    Ability to follow work instructions and SOPs, and maintain accurate records
•    Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail
•    Demonstrated reliability and punctuality
•    Ability to perform physical and manual tasks, including bending, stretching, lifting up to 25 lb, dishwashing, and routine cleaning
Desirable:
•    Experience working in a laboratory, technical, manufacturing, or similar controlled environment
•    Experience performing basic instrument calibration
•    Experience preparing defined media formulations and operating basic microbiology lab equipment, including pH meters, balances and autoclaves 
•    Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
 

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday availability are essential. Tuesdays are preferred.