Media Technician

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.  In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296  billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Australia / New Zealand provides contract GMP testing to human and animal pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and complimentary medicine manufactures, as well as an extensive range of SPF and other cosmetics testing, both in-vitro and in-vivo in accordance with a range of local and international standards. The range of testing includes microbiological and chemistry on raw materials, in process and finished products, complemented by product formulation services. We operate out of sites in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, which are all GMP licensed by local regulators and are accredited to ISO 17025.  In addition to the provision of world class analytical testing, the laboratories also provide consultative services to their clients made available by a team of highly qualified scientists.

Job Description

The Media Technician will be responsible for ensuring all work undertaken within the Media department is performed to a high standard and complies with current written procedures. In addition, the Media Technician will be involved in calibrations, quality control of media, ensuring stock levels are sufficient and maintenance of equipment. 

Reporting to the NSPT Department Manager, key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Providing a high level of support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring that work performed within the area complies to SOP’s/methods.  
• Completing internal equipment calibrations and records.
• Preparing media and reagents.
• Conducting routine QC analysis of all media/reagents and report deviations
• Signing off Media Quality Certificates.
• Cleaning and sterilising reusable laboratory ware.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Science/Laboratory Techniques (Microbiology) (or similar) or equivalent experience preferred.

About you:

• Great eye for detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills: able to prioritize, assign and execute tasks in high-pressure, fast paced environment.
• Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn.
• Highly motivated and a real team player.
• Experience in a commercial laboratory will be an advantage.

Additional Information

All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.  

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.