Environmental Sample Receipt & Lab Technician

LabRulez; Hastings; Remote; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Sample Receipt / Laboratory Technician to support environmental testing workflows, including water, wastewater and soil samples. You will handle receipt, inspection, labeling and tracking, ensuring sample integrity and proper documentation.

Successful candidates will have science background, strong data entry skills and familiarity with laboratory processes, quality standards and safety goals, with experience using LIMS preferred. This is a full-time on-site role in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Secondary school qualifications with science subjects.
• Tertiary qualifications in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and register environmental samples including water, wastewater, and soil.
• Verify sample integrity, temperature, holding times, and documentation requirements.
• Liaise with clients and laboratory staff regarding sample enquiries or discrepancies.
• Label, track, and manage samples throughout the laboratory workflow.
• Prepare samples for microbiological analysis following SOPs.
• Perform routine laboratory techniques and assist with quality control activities.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and support quality standards.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Health & safety

Education

Science background (secondary school with science)

Tertiary qualification in Microbiology/Environmental Sciences/Biology

Tools

LIMS

Job description

ALS is seeking a Sample Receipt / Laboratory Technician to support environmental testing workflows, including water, wastewater and soil samples. You will handle receipt, inspection, labeling and tracking, ensuring sample integrity and proper documentation.

Successful candidates will have science background, strong data entry skills and familiarity with laboratory processes, quality standards and safety goals, with experience using LIMS preferred. This is a full-time on-site role in New Zealand.