In-Demand Laboratory supervisor Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Production Supervisor - TC Lab
Driscolls —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Laboratory
- Management
- Laboratory experience
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Laboratory Supervisor - Western Victoria
Coffey Testing —Campbellfield VIC
- Overtime
- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Parental leave
- Opportunities for advancement
Laboratory Supervisor - Morwell
Coffey Testing —Campbellfield VIC
- Overtime
- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Parental leave
- Opportunities for advancement
Chemist (Organic) - Environmental Testing Laboratory
ADE Consulting —Williamstown VIC
- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
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Laboratory Technician
ALS —Scoresby VIC
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Time management
5d
Operations Officer (Bundoora)
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research —Bundoora VIC
- $78,121 - $82,911 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
1d
Stability Chemist
Ego Pharmaceuticals —Braeside VIC
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
2d
Medical Scientist – Clinical Trials Genome Analyst
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- $94,479 - $106,907 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Customer service
- Annual leave
Facilities Assistant ESM
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research —Parkville VIC
- $78,121 - $82,911 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
1d
2027 - Leadership, Teaching & Education Support Positions (Graduates teachers are encouraged to appl
St Bernard's College —Essendon VIC
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
1d
Senior Clinical Research Associate - FSP Melbourne / Sydney
Fortrea —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Patient monitoring
- Administrative experience
Venue Manager and Assistant Manager
Code Black Coffee —Melbourne VIC
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- In-person
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Business Development Manager
Abbott Laboratories —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
3d
Fellow - Medical Oncology
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- Laboratory
12d
Head Barista/Manager
[email protected] —Doncaster VIC
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Customer service
- In-person
- Employee discount
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2027 Anatomical Pathology Registrar
Monash Health —Clayton VIC
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Medicine

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Production Supervisor - TC Lab

Driscolls -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Contract

Benefits

Employee rewards program
Complimentary flu shots
Parental leave
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Management
Laboratory experience
Microsoft Office
Supervising experience
Horticulture
Driver Licence
First Aid Certification
Organisational skills
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Join a global berry brand and support the quality behind Driscoll's premium varieties
Lead daily production activities within our Tissue Culture Lab, coordinating people, workflow and output to achieve production targets
State of the art TC facility based in Pakenham, VIC

THE OPPORTUNITY

Set on an expansive site with brand-new facilities and equipment, including a state-of-the-art 1,200 sqm Plant Tissue Culture (TC) Laboratory capable of accommodating up to 50 staff, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor to join our team and oversee daily tissue culture operations.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to a team of Laboratory Technicians and Assistants, ensuring production quality and quantity targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and compliance.

Ideally, you will bring experience from horticulture, a commercial plant nursery, plant tissue culture, or a similar production or laboratory environment, along with proven experience leading and developing teams. Candidates with manufacturing or laboratory operations experience are also encouraged to apply. Strong communication and people leadership skills are essential, as you will coach, train, and support staff while ensuring established protocols, procedures, and quality standards are consistently maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the day-to-day operation of the TC Laboratory, including rostering, work allocation, training, delivering on KPIs, documentation management, hygiene controls and production reporting.
Coordinating plant deliveries to nurseries and third-party laboratories.
Monitoring media inventory levels to ensure availability meets production requirements, while maintaining accurate stock control records.
Leading and supporting laboratory staff to ensure safe work practices and compliance with laboratory procedures.
Recording, maintaining and reporting on tissue culture production activities and performance metrics.
Inducting, training and developing team members in tissue culture propagation techniques and laboratory best practices.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, quality and productivity.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To be considered for this role, applicants will need to demonstrate capabilities in the following:

Qualifications or practical experience in horticulture, agriculture, plant science, biotechnology, laboratory operations, or a related field.
Experience leading or supervising teams within a horticultural, nursery, laboratory, manufacturing, or other production environment.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate daily operations, prioritise workloads, and achieve production targets in a fast-paced environment.
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, or similar operational excellence methodologies.
Demonstrated experience conducting time and motion studies and translating findings into practical process improvements.
Ability to analyse operational data and performance trends to support workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational decision-making.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train, coach, and develop team members.
Well-developed organisational skills and attention to detail, including experience maintaining accurate records and operational documentation.
Experience using Microsoft Office and production, inventory, laboratory, or similar management systems, with a sound understanding of quality systems, hygiene protocols, and workplace health and safety requirements.
A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement, with previous experience in plant tissue culture, nursery propagation, or commercial horticulture highly regarded.
First Aid certification and/or relevant safety qualifications would be advantageous.
Current valid driver’s licence required
Valid unrestricted Australian working rights

ABOUT US

Driscoll’s Australia is an exciting joint venture company owned by Costa Group - Australia’s leading integrated growing and marketer of premium quality fresh produce and Driscoll’s (USA) – the world’s market leader in berries. Partnering with a broad grower base across a national footprint, Driscoll’s Australia supplies year round delicious, branded berries to consumers using exclusively patented varieties developed by our joint venture partners breeding programs. Since our inception we have successfully achieved significant yearly growth and market share, enabling us to become the market leader in our category.

BENEFITS

Want to join Driscoll’s? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people, we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:

Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks’ pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
Mentoring and Coaching: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
Employee Reward and Recognition: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
Annual Health Program: Seasonal flu shots onsite
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!

Employee benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, please visit our website to learn more about accessing our benefits as a Driscoll’s employee.

Experience the Driscoll’s difference. Apply now to connect with our friendly team and learn more about the exceptional employee experience at Driscoll’s.

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