Analytical Development Scientist — Lab, Methods & Impact

Ruminant Biotech; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruminant BioTech is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join its Analytical Development & Laboratory team in Auckland, NZ. The role focuses on product release, stability testing, and method development within a fast-paced biotech setting, contributing to methane-reduction solutions for ruminant livestock.

You will perform GC-FID/GC-MS analyses, maintain rigorous documentation, and support both laboratory operations and transfer activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent.
• At least two years of practical laboratory experience in analytical settings.
• Experience with analytical testing and method development/validation/verification/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product release, stability, and IP-related testing using GC-FID/GC-MS.
• Support analytical method development, validation, verification and transfer activities.
• Support manufacturing benchtop prototypes and perform QC testing as required.
• Plan, execute, analyse and document experiments with data integrity and traceability.
• Prepare, review and maintain SOPs, test methods, protocols and reports.
• Support data review, trend analysis and communication of results to stakeholders.
• Identify and implement laboratory process improvements and improve workflows.

Skills

Data integrity

Documentation

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

GC-FID

GC-MS

Job description

Ruminant BioTech is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join its Analytical Development & Laboratory team in Auckland, NZ. The role focuses on product release, stability testing, and method development within a fast-paced biotech setting, contributing to methane-reduction solutions for ruminant livestock.

You will perform GC-FID/GC-MS analyses, maintain rigorous documentation, and support both laboratory operations and transfer activities.