Commercial Manager & Microbiologist

About the business

Analytical Laboratories and Technical Services Australia ( ALTSA ) is a NATA accredited & ASPAC certified multi-laboratory facility servicing regional Australia.

Based in the picturesque and family friendly location of Mildura this position offers fantastic facilities, a great team and the quality lifestyle of a well serviced city in the country on the banks of the majestic Murray River. Agriculture is booming and ALTSA is at the heart of it all.

ALTSA: Microbiology & Molecular Biology (MnM) Lab (NATA accredited)

Established in 2018, ALTSA is growing from strength to strength. To continue that growth our team of professional scientists requires the support of a qualified Microbiologist that can manage sales and business development for our Microbiology & Molecular Biology lab while also assisting with related microbiological bench work and NATA related activities.

About the role

Reporting to the ALTSA GM, your duties would include but not be limited to:

Managing all commercial activities for the MnM Laboratory while also assisting with daily laboratory activities including -

· Customer service and ensuring their satisfaction.

· Marketing – attendance at conferences, field days etc, meeting existing and potential customers, development of advertising materials.

· Assist GM with ALTSA business development generally.

· Costing and pricing of lab tests.

· Assisting with maintaining and extending our scope of NATA accredited tests.

· Receipt, preparation and testing of samples of food, water, soil and plant materials.

· Troubleshooting and new test method development.

· Planning – day to day testing, setting priorities and long-term planning for growth.

· Assist with the maintenance and calibration of all testing equipment and instruments.

Benefits and perks

Remuneration including potentially additional benefits will be negotiated with the successful candidate based on experience and qualifications.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role you ideally will have:

· Prior microbiological testing experience.

· Strong spoken and written English skills.

· Strong people and relationship building skills.

· General computer skills.

· Excellent attention to detail and good communication skills.

Well regarded:

· Prior experience in food, water and wine testing and PCR / qPCR testing.

· Management/supervisory experience in a commercial lab environment or similar.

· Customer service experience or general sales experience.

· NATA accredited lab experience

· Experience in developing new methods, validation and method improvement.

If you think you are the right candidate, click apply now.

Closing Date : 30nd April 2024.

Summary of role requirements:

Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
Working rights required for this role
Expected start date for role: 15 May 2024