Senior Microbiologist, Richlands QLD
Bewerben
Richlands, Australien
Logistik & Produktion
13/05/2026
109884
SENIOR MICROBIOLOGIST
We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP)—42,000 people across 31 countries, working together to make, move, and sell some of the world’s most loved beverages. As a leading global consumer goods company, we support 4 million customers and continue to invest in new products and innovation to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks each day.
In Australia, our portfolio includes the Coca-Cola family of products and well-loved brands such as Sprite, Fanta, Monster and Mother Energy, Mount Franklin, Powerade, Billson’s, and Grinders Coffee.
Your Opportunity...
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Microbiologist to join our Quality, Environment, Safety, Health team (QESH). In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of microbiological testing, product safety, and quality across our manufacturing operations.
You will play a key role in maintaining laboratory excellence, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with food safety, regulatory, and internal standards.
This is a full-time, permanent, site-based role at our Richlands site.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and review microbiological testing across raw materials, water systems, packaging, syrups, and finished products
- Ensure microbiological safety by identifying and escalating out-of-specification results and leading investigations
- Implement non-conformance, root cause, and corrective action plans
- Manage laboratory operations including equipment calibration, maintenance, and ordering consumables
- Determine testing requirements and support training of QA staff on microbiological procedures
- Conduct GMP audits and provide feedback to operations teams
- Maintain accurate records, reporting, and trend analysis to identify risks and improvement opportunities
About You
You will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Science Microbiology is preferred or a related discipline
- Experience in a microbiological testing role
- Strong experience in laboratory management, microbiological analysis, and testing methodologies
- Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, GMP, and manufacturing processes
- Experience managing non-conformances, root cause investigations, and corrective actions
- Internal Audit certification preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset
- High attention to detail and ability to manage technical documentation and reporting systems
What We Offer
- Clear career pathways within QESH, Supply Chain, and Technical functions
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Access to a wide range of corporate discount programs, including Fitness Passport, Just Sunnies, Qantas Club, Microsoft, Lenovo, Hertz, GoGet and Estee Lauder
- Opportunity to join the CCEP Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Free Product Sampling!
- Shares Purchasing & Matching!
APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 28TH MAY
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is committed to an inclusive, equitable and safe workplace where everyone is supported. If you need any accessibility adjustments during the process, please let us know. Your wellbeing matters to us.
When you join CCEP, you’re stepping into a global organisation known for developing exceptional talent. We invest deeply in learning, mobility and long term growth, creating an environment where your ambition is backed and your career can thrive.
This role is subject to standard preemployment checks, which may include references, working rights, background checks and/or medical assessments.