Biotissues Processing Technician

ANZCO Foods; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ANZCO Foods Canterbury in Ashburton, NZ, is hiring a Biotissues Process Technician for its MPI and ISO approved laboratory on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is hands-on and based in Ashburton with an hourly rate of $31–$32.

Reporting to the Biotissues Production Manager, you will harvest, handle and process bovine materials for medical implants. Ideal candidates will have lab/cleanroom experience, strong attention to detail, ability to follow SOPs, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laboratory, cleanroom, or similar setting (minimum 1 year).
• Good attention to detail and numeracy; ability to follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Harvest, handle, and process bovine materials used in medical implants.
• Prepare chemicals and perform QA testing.
• Complete hygiene and cleaning processes.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to detail

SOP compliance

Accurate paperwork

Teamwork

Aseptic techniques

Job description

We have a position at ANZCO Foods Canterbury, Seafield Road Ashburton for a Biotissues Process Technician to work at our MPI and ISO approved laboratory in Ashburton on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a varied and challenging role in an exciting and growing industry. The hourly rate for this position will range from $31 - $32 per hour.

Reporting to the Biotissues Production Manager, this is a hands-on production role that is responsible for harvesting, handling and processing bovine materials used in a range of medical implants for human use. You will also be responsible for preparing chemicals, performing some QA testing, and completing hygiene and cleaning processes.

Ideally, our successful applicant will have the following:

• Previous experience in a laboratory or cleanroom or similar setting (minimum 1 year required)
• Good attention to detail, numeracy, and ability to follow SOPs
• The ability to manage and complete tasks and accurately complete all required paperwork
• The ability to work consistently both independently and as part of a close-knit team
• Previous experience in beef slaughter operations an advantage
• Good understanding and experience with aseptic techniques

We deliver taste, nutrition, and wellbeing to the world with products made from New Zealand finest beef and lamb. Our values of atawhaitanga, noho haepapa, kaitiakitanga, auahatanga, and whakawhirinakitanga guide us to work together, follow through on our commitments, make improvements, and do our best to make sustainable decisions for the future.

We are committed to supporting and developing our people and we offer a competitive remuneration package. If you are motivated, have the skills and experience we require and want to be part of the exciting future of our company then we want to hear from you.

Applications close: Wednesday 18th 2026