Laboratory Supervisor
- Leading global brand with operations across Australia, Europe, Middle East, North & South America
- Access to global best-practice R&D program
- Competitive salary and annual incentive program
- Full employer sponsorship + PR pathway
Driscoll’s Australia is a joint venture between Costa Group, Australia’s leading producer and marketer of premium fresh produce, and Driscoll’s Inc, the global leader in berries. With a diverse network of growers across the country, we provide consumers with delicious berries all year round, sourced from our exclusive, patented varieties developed through our partners’ breeding programs. Since our inception, we have consistently grown and expanded our market share, establishing ourselves as the leader in our category.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Tissue Culture Laboratory Supervisor to join our team at our recently commissioned Nursery facility located in south-east Victoria. Our TC lab produces over 1 million plants annually and is supported by a dedicated team of around 25 lab staff. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, this role will allow you to leverage your technical skills and supervisory experience to guide your team to achieve high-quality production outcomes. Some of our key duties will extend to:
- Supporting day to day lab operations extending to; rostering, generating work orders and directions, staff training and production reporting.
- Supporting management in lab production planning activities, as well as coordination of plant deliveries to nurseries and third-party laboratories.
- Ensuring media inventory availability to specifications as required and oversight of stock controls and record keeping.
- Adhere to and promote high standards of workplace safety including hygiene and clean stock protocols.
- Recording and reporting on lab production activities including records management.
Skills & Experience
- Must have previous experience working in a plant tissue culture laboratory facility.
- Ability to use Excel and data recording systems
- Interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
- Previous supervisory experience
Our Offer
At Driscoll's, we are passionate about berries and our people. We take the time to nurture and invest in our people capabilities to help them grow and prosper. We also offer a range of workplace benefits, such as:
- Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks’ pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
- Mentoring and Coaching: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
- Employee Reward and Recognition: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
- Annual Health Program: Seasonal flu shots onsite
- Study Leave: Support your educational pursuits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!
- Novated Car Lease: Enjoy the convenience and savings on a novated lease
Want to learn more about what it is like to be an employee of Driscolls? Apply now to connect with our friendly team!
How to apply
Please apply directly using the following link: https://driscolls.currentjobs.co/job/laboratory-supervisor/pakenhamnursery/2216