• Are you a strategic, critical thinker with team building skills?
• Do you want to make a real difference to animal health and wellbeing?
• Are you excited by innovation?
• Do you have a strong background in Bacteriology?

About us
Tréidlia Biovet is a leading manufacturer of specialty veterinary vaccines based at Seven Hills, Sydney, NSW. The company produces a range of varied and interesting biotechnological products. www.treidlia.com.au

About the role
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a proactive, resourceful team player with leadership skills to join our company as head of the Bacteriology Department.

This position involves leading a team of people involved in the production of a wide range of bacterial vaccines, as well as taking part in related QA, Regulatory and R&D activities. Previous experience in vaccine production and the animal health industry would be advantageous, however training could be provided for the right candidate.

Key duties

• Leading a team of technicians and others involved in ongoing bacterial vaccine production.
• Supervising and monitoring all aspects of production, including: purchase of raw materials; production scheduling; ensuring QA and QC standards are met; ensuring correct storage and use of all raw materials / intermediates / finished products; monitoring all production processes; staff training and mentoring.
• Looking for efficiency gains in production.
• Liaising with other departments including Purchasing, Warehouse, QA, R&D and Regulatory.
• Submitting reports to Management as required.
• Technology transfer of new processes into the laboratory.
• Ensuring correct use and maintenance of all laboratory equipment.
• Liaising with external bodies such as universities and industry bodies with which the company is involved in collaborative projects.
• Ensuring high standards of compliance are met throughout the operation.
• Resolving general and complex issues within the laboratory environment.
• Commitment to continual quality improvement.
• Participating in regular internal company meetings and forums.
• Representing the company at scientific and regulatory seminars and conferences.
• Other duties as may be required from time to time by the company.

Skills and experience

• Tertiary qualification in a Life Science discipline, ideally with a focus on Bacteriology and Molecular Biology, especially that relating to Veterinary Science.
• Higher level qualifications would be well regarded.
• Significant practical experience in general Bacteriology.
• Good broad knowledge of Microbiology.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of bacterial species with varying growth requirements.
• Demonstrated superior written, verbal & interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, high quality documents and reports.
• Demonstrated capacity for critical and strategic thinking.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Team building and leadership skills.
• People management and motivational skills.
• Ability to work independently while following directives.
• Time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Good computing and data analysis skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to think in terms of the commercial significance of the work to the company and its customers.
• Experience in bacterial vaccine production in the animal health sector is desirable.

Benefits and perks

• Interesting and varied work
• Innovative new technologies
• Fast developing business
• Competitive salary package
• Attendance at seminars and conferences
• Diverse workforce
• Work/life balance with flexible hours
• Family focused
• Great company culture
• WFH options may be possible

How to apply
Please call Mark White for a confidential discussion on 02 9674 1488 or just apply through seek with your cover letter and resume.

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