Laboratory Technician - Fixed-Term Contract

Who We Are

Joining Bova Australia means becoming part of a team dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine. As a Veterinary Compounding Pharmacy, we create custom pharmaceuticals that make a real difference in animal health. If you're looking for a role where your work has real impact, we’d love to have you on our journey. 

Life at Bova Aus

At Bova Aus, we believe in creating a work environment that supports and enhances your life. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a variety of benefits designed with your wellbeing in mind:

• Bova Anniversary Day - Celebrate your work milestones with extra time off — earn 1 extra day of leave each year, up to 3 days annually.

• Team Bonding Events - Enjoy fun, company-sponsored events that bring the Bova team together!

• Carers Leave for Pets so you can take care of your little furry family member. 

• Free Health and Wellbeing resources and coaching through our Employee Assistance Program.  

• Corporate discounts from several large businesses across Australia so you can keep more of your money in your pocket. 

Your Opportunity

We're looking for a passionate Laboratory Technician to join our high-performing team on a 6-month fixed-term, full-time basis at our Caringbah site, with the opportunity for an extension upon the successful completion of the probation period.

The suitable candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Training in a variety of areas (but not limited too): Paste, Liquids, Tablets. Possible training in further advanced areas including sterile.

• Able to ensure lifting procedures are followed including mixing processes for paste.

• Conduct start of day procedures prior to the commencement of compounding.

• Compounding medications using standard formulas and processes such as weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients.

• Completion of in-house calibrations according to schedule. This includes but is not limited to pH meters, tablet hardness tester, balances, and viscometer.

• Ensure compliance of script with in-house 15-point checklist.

• Review the script to ensure accuracy and appropriateness before compounding commences.

• Maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazard chemicals.

• Ensure status cards for critical equipment are in order and kept up to date.

• Cleaning and maintenance procedures for equipment are followed and documented. E.g. autoclaves clean, tablet machine greasing etc.

• Apply work practices as required under the Work Health and Safety Act, SOP’s, policies and procedures of the organization.

What You Will Bring to Our Team

• A passion to help animals is a must.

• Experience in a role within a dispensary, laboratory or similar environment is highly desirable.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Prior experience in Pharmacy is highly desirable.

• Possess excellent communication skills.

• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to follow complex, multi-step manufacturing instructions in strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Able to lift up to 15kgs when required.

How to Apply

If you think this is the right role for you, then please 'Apply for this job'.

No recruitment agencies please.

At Bova Aus we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital or disability status. Bova Aus is pledged as an EEO employer and is committed to workplace diversity.