Hands-On Fermentation & QC Technician

Scientific & Technical Recruitment; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive culture

Hands-on learning

Career growth

Job summary

BioStart, based in New Zealand, seeks a hands-on fermentation specialist to join their growing bio-agri team. You will work with the QC/R&D Manager to learn BioStart’s processes, expand your skills in fermentation, quality control, and manufacturing, and progressively take ownership across production operations.

The role offers the chance to contribute to health and safety, continuous improvement, and cross-functional projects within a supportive Kiwi company focused on sustainable agriculture.

Qualifications

• Background in science, microbiology, fermentation or related field is highly desired.
• Tertiary science qualification and hands-on experience preferred; diverse backgrounds welcome.
• Experience with fermentation, GMP, ACVM or organic certification is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out microbial fermentation and manufacturing processes (hands-on).
• Carry out microbiological testing and quality control activities.
• Assist with production, bottling, labelling and packaging.
• Support production planning, stock management and logistics.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and compliance requirements.
• Assist with formulation, R&D trials and process improvement.
• Contribute to Health & Safety and day-to-day site operations.
• Collaborate across the business to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Curious

Hands-on

Adaptable

Eager to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

GMP

ACVM

NetSuite

Job description

BioStart, based in New Zealand, seeks a hands-on fermentation specialist to join their growing bio-agri team. You will work with the QC/R&D Manager to learn BioStart’s processes, expand your skills in fermentation, quality control, and manufacturing, and progressively take ownership across production operations.

The role offers the chance to contribute to health and safety, continuous improvement, and cross-functional projects within a supportive Kiwi company focused on sustainable agriculture.