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Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions. 

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry.

Job Purpose and Impact 

The oilseed processing facility in Newcastle consists of seed receival and storage, preparation, extraction, refining, packaging, tank storage facility, truck loading, shipping terminal and the necessary utilities and infrastructure.

The Laboratory Co-ordinator is a hands-on role responsible for laboratory testing and coordinating daily laboratory activities to ensure accurate, timely and compliant results that support our Newcastle and Narrabri operations.  This is an opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to take ownership of laboratory workflows, work closely with site teams and contribute to the ongoing success of our manufacturing operations.

Key Accountabilities 

• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations, including sample receipt, workflow prioritisation, testing schedules, turnaround times, and training to ensure efficient laboratory performance.
• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing in accordance with approved methods, SOPs and quality standards, to ensure accurate, timely and compliant delivery of results that support manufacturing operations.
• Maintain laboratory records and reporting systems, to ensure test results are accurately documented, abnormal or out-of-specification results are identified, and issues are escalated in line with site procedures.
• Coordinate laboratory equipment calibration, verification and maintenance activities, support troubleshooting of analytical instruments, and manage laboratory consumables, housekeeping and safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality and regulatory requirements, while supporting audits, continuous improvement initiatives and the ongoing enhancement of laboratory and operational performance.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering preferred, alternatively a Science, Chemistry or related qualification or significant laboratory experience, ideally within a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience conducting laboratory testing and accurately maintaining test results, technical records and documentation.
• Sound understanding of laboratory testing procedures, quality control principles, and food safety, quality and hygiene requirements within manufacturing or regulated environment. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise work, manage competing demands and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory systems, with the initiative and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement activities and support safe laboratory operations.

At Cargill, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed, because we know that different perspectives strengthen our teams and drive better outcomes, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that provides an accessible recruitment experience.  https://careers.cargill.com/diversity/

We provide a fast-paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Interested? Send us your CV and cover letter today.  
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