Dairy Lab Technician: Precision Testing & Growth

Fonterra; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair pay

Health and well-being programs

Work-life balance options

Employee recognition

Community involvement and cultural 연결

Job summary

Fonterra is seeking a Lab Technician at the Waitoa Specialty Chemistry Laboratory to process, prepare, and test samples across dairy products. You will ensure results meet quality standards in an accredited lab and work with modern equipment within a skilled team.

The role includes data entry in SAP/LIMs/Microsoft, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining records. A science background and strong computer literacy help you succeed in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• A laboratory background and passion for lab work.
• A food science or science-based qualification would be useful.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A high level of computer literacy and experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing samples and completing testing for a wide range of dairy products.
• Meeting the quality requirements of working in an accredited laboratory.
• Managing/troubleshooting specialised laboratory equipment.
• Data entry and use of SAP, LIMs, and Microsoft systems.
• General laboratory tasks – consumable management, reagent preparation, housekeeping, maintaining records.
• Always working safely within the laboratory.
• Working with a cross functional laboratory team to problem solve and drive improvement.
• Rostered shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off; occasional heavy lifting (10–25 kg).

Skills

laboratory background

communication skills

computer literacy

problem-solving

time management

team collaboration

Education

Food science or science-based qualification

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Microsoft

Job description

Fonterra is seeking a Lab Technician at the Waitoa Specialty Chemistry Laboratory to process, prepare, and test samples across dairy products. You will ensure results meet quality standards in an accredited lab and work with modern equipment within a skilled team.

The role includes data entry in SAP/LIMs/Microsoft, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining records. A science background and strong computer literacy help you succeed in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.