Laboratory Technician

Watercare Services Limited; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Training and development

Life and income protection

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland is seeking a detail-oriented chemistry analyst to perform chemical analyses on water samples and support quality and safety programs. The role follows a Sunday to Thursday shift pattern (Sunday 8am-4:30pm; Monday-Thursday 9am-5:30pm) and requires a tertiary qualification in Chemistry, strong analytical thinking and a methodical, hands-on approach to laboratory work.

Join a critical team delivering safe water and protecting communities, with opportunities

Formación

• Tertiary qualification in Chemistry or closely related discipline.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Practical and mechanical aptitude with an interest in laboratory equipment.
• Confidence using computers and learning new software.
• Methodical approach with good attention to detail.
• Graduate applicants with strong practical aptitude also welcome.

Responsabilidades

• Analyse samples, prepare reagents, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate analytical records per quality system.
• Support a safe, clean and well-organised laboratory, including site inspections.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Educación

Tertiary qualification in Chemistry

Herramientas

Laboratory equipment

Analytical instruments

Descripción del empleo

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata

When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

In this role you will be undertaking chemical analyses and associated activities, primarily on water samples. Your mahi will protect and inform our customers and their communities.

This role has a shift pattern of Sunday to Thursday - Sunday 8am to 4:30pm and Monday to Thursday 9am to 5:30pm.

Day To Day You Can Expect To Work On

• Analysing samples, preparing reagents, and calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory equipment
• Maintaining accurate analytical records in accordance with our quality system
• Helping maintain a safe, clean and well-organised laboratory, including carrying out site inspections

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you

You Will Bring

• A tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Practical and mechanical aptitude, with an interest in laboratory equipment
• Confidence using computers and learning new software
• A methodical approach to work, with good attention to detail.

Previous experience in a commercial laboratory would be an advantage, but we also welcome applications from graduates with strong practical aptitude and a willingness to learn.

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers