Analytical Chemist - Night Shift

Argenta; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Yearly bonus

Comprehensive insurance cover

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Fresh fruit weekly

Regular on-site events

Job summary

Argenta is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join the QC night shift in South Auckland. The role focuses on analytical testing, CAPA closures, and equipment maintenance within a growing animal-health company.

You will contribute to release to fill testing, QA activities, line clearances, and safety procedures while working in a collaborative, proactive team environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in chemistry.
• Minimum 1 year of GMP environment experience preferred in pharmaceuticals.
• Proficiency in analytical testing and following SOPs.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to quality, standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing as part of QC night shift.
• Support CAPA action closure and equipment maintenance.
• Involved in release to fill testing and QA activities (line clearances, calibrations).
• Assist with stock of glassware and consumables.
• Engage in health and safety practices (fire warden, first aider, spill response).

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality control

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in chemistry

Job description

Analytical Chemist – Night Shift

Are you an up-and-coming Analytical Chemist with experience in a quality control environment, ideally within the chemical or food industry? Are you looking to grow your career with a truly unique company that makes a meaningful impact on the well-being of animals? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

• South Auckland Location with On-Site Parking
• Permanent role with Night Shift hours 10pm-6.30am, additional allowances
• Development opportunities to grow within the business

We are in the animal health business, partnering with our clients in the areas of Research and Development (R&D) and manufacturing to produce pharmaceuticals for both farm and companion animals. Originally founded in 2006 by a New Zealand chemist with an entrepreneurial mindset, Argenta’s vision is “Healthy Animals – Lets Make It Happen Together”. Our recipe for success has been our uniqueness in our vision and our people. Argenta now has operations across 6 sites with locations in New Zealand, the United States, Scotland, Spain, and Germany with over 900 employees globally.

About The Role

We now have an opportunity for an up-and-coming Analytical chemist or Technician to join the QC night shift team.

This role will keep you busy with not only performing your required testing but also supporting CAPA action closure and performing equipment maintenance when needed. Therefore, we are looking for someone who is not only capable from a technical perspective but can adapt well to changes and isn’t afraid to speak up. By nature, you are a solutions-orientated team player that takes a proactive approach to their work.

The Quality Control team supports our manufacturing business to ensure raw materials and finished products are tested to meet the highest level of quality standards and business requirements.

This role is unique as the night shift will not only include regular analytical testing but will also give you the opportunity to be involved in release to fill testing, QA activities such as line clearances, equipment calibrations and assisting with stock of glassware and consumables. You will also be expected to be involved in health and safety practices such as fire warden duty, first aider, certified spill response as well as identifying critical risks in your environment.

About You

Therefore, we’re looking for someone who is not only capable from a technical perspective but is adaptable and flexible as a member of a small team. By nature, you are a solutions-orientated team player that takes a proactive approach to their work.

Your Background, Experience And Attributes Will Include

• Relevant tertiary qualification in chemistry
• Preferably a minimum 1-year of experience in a GMP environment ideally the pharmaceutical industry
• Proficiency in analytical testing
• Able to strictly follow the standard operating procedure
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and manage your time effectively
• Proven attention to detail, quality focused and a willingness to learn and improve
• Commitment to quality, standards, and integrity

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a unique and fast-growing business where your ideas matter, your skills will grow, and your contribution is genuinely valued. Along with a competitive salary, yearly bonus, you’ll enjoy comprehensive insurance cover, access to EAP support, fresh fruit every week and regular on-site events that bring people together.

• a competitive salary
• yearly bonus
• you’ll enjoy comprehensive insurance cover
• access to EAP support
• fresh fruit every week
• regular on-site events that bring people together

You will also be part of a workplace that truly values its people and encourages collaboration, fresh thinking, and doing great work together. If you are an experienced professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Please Note: All applicants must have a legal right to work in New New Zealand on an ongoing basis.