R&D Lab Technician / Licensed Technologist

Bringing the best of Suntory to Oceania

By harnessing the best of Suntory from across Australia and New Zealand, Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania have created a multi-beverage powerhouse – Suntory Oceania.

Our 40 market-leading brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee, are powered by five distribution centres, more than 1,500 Suntorians and two local manufacturing sites. With full end-to-end control of our portfolio, we pioneer new beverage experiences, inspired by innovation and craftsmanship.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and well organised Laboratory Technician & Product Technologist to join our Research & Development team.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Product Technologist who enjoys working in a hands-on laboratory environment whilst supporting exciting new product development projects.

This is a fixed-term contract through until the end of December 2026.

What you'll do

• Maintain the R&D laboratory and pilot plant to high safety, GMP and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate laboratory equipment calibration, preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Manage laboratory scheduling and ensure equipment is operational and compliant.
• Liaise with external contractors, calibration providers and testing laboratories.
• Prepare samples, batches and materials for development projects.
• Support testing activities and coordinate external sample shipments.
• Provide technical and administrative support for licensed NPD projects.
• Set up and maintain product, ingredient and process documentation.
• Support development trials and Design Review processes.
• Partner with Suntory Global Spirits R&D and Commercialisation teams to ensure successful project delivery

What you bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Degree qualification in Food Science or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a laboratory or technical environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation, time management and multitasking capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and SharePoint.
• A genuine passion for food, beverages and science.
• Curiosity, initiative and a growth mindset.
• Positive, hands-on and collaborative approach.
• Food and beverage industry experience, ideally within alcohol beverages.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.