Quality Technologist - Laboratory

About Us

Primo Foods is Australia’s most recognised and trusted smallgoods brand, proudly part of JBS Australia, the country’s largest and most respected meat and food producer. From our beginnings in a small butcher shop in 1957, we’ve grown into the market leader in high quality smallgoods.

At Primo, our people are the key to our success. Their passion, skill and care go into every product we make, combining traditional methods with modern techniques to deliver food that’s simply made better to taste better.

Join a team that takes pride in what we do and is driven to keep raising the bar; there’s good, there’s great, and then there’s Primo.

About the Role

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Technologist – Laboratory to join our Quality Assurance team in Chullora, Sydney. This role is critical in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

You’ll be responsible for laboratory testing, product release, audit preparation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with the Quality Coordinator, Production, and R&D teams, you’ll help maintain our reputation for excellence in food safety and quality.

About You:

You’re a passionate quality professional with a strong science background and a commitment to food safety. You understand HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards, and can manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.

You’ll Bring:

• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline
• Experience in food laboratories and the FMCG industry
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and standards (e.g. Food Standards Code, AS 4696:2007)
• Skills in microbiological and chemical testing of meat products
• Excellent planning, coordination, and communication skills
• A proactive mindset with high attention to detail and integrity

Why Join Us?

At Primo Foods, you’ll work in a collaborative, high-performance environment where your expertise will be valued, your ideas supported, and your career development prioritised. As part of one of Australia’s most iconic food brands, you’ll join a team that’s proud of what we do, and driven to keep raising the bar.

At Primo Foods, we’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace for everyone. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support you, please let us know.

Closing date: Friday, 15th August 2025