Biotech Processing Workshop Technologist

Callaghan Innovation; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Callaghan Innovation in Wellington seeks an Engineering Technologist to join the Processing Workshop, supporting R&D activities in Biotechnologies and Glycosynthesis. You will help operate pilot-scale processing, maintain services and equipment, and design bespoke components for research.

You will work with scientists and engineers, bringing a trade qualification, broad workshop experience, and stainless steel welding skills to meet industry standards.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in fabrication or machining.
• Broad workshop experience across welding, fabrication, machining or assembly.
• Proven stainless steel welding skills to meet food and bioprocessing standards.
• Understanding of operating principles of industrial processing equipment, pumps, valves, and motor assemblies.
• Experience or appreciation of sanitary (food) processing environments.
• Self-motivated, organized, safe and tidy workspace.

Responsibilities

• Join the Processing Workshop to support R&D activities in Biotechnologies and Glycosynthesis groups, operating pilot-scale processing operations.
• Maintain and modify services and utilities, processing equipment, and design and construct bespoke components for research.
• Contribute to shaping how the workshop operates, improving productivity and efficiency while developing leadership skills.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate requirements into practical workshop solutions.

Skills

Stainless steel welding

Workshop experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Trade qualification in fabrication/light fabrication/machining

Job description

Callaghan Innovation in Wellington seeks an Engineering Technologist to join the Processing Workshop, supporting R&D activities in Biotechnologies and Glycosynthesis. You will help operate pilot-scale processing, maintain services and equipment, and design bespoke components for research.

You will work with scientists and engineers, bringing a trade qualification, broad workshop experience, and stainless steel welding skills to meet industry standards.