IRMS Lab Technician II: Precision Isotope Analysis

Oritain; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Oritain is seeking an experienced IRMS Lab Technician II to join our commercial chemistry laboratory in Dunedin. You will prepare, process and analyze samples, ensuring isotope ratio mass spectrometry data meet the highest quality and accuracy standards across the workflow.

Working within a collaborative team, you will operate EA-IRMS systems, troubleshoot when needed, and maintain meticulous records in the LIMS to support reliable origin verification science and client deliverables.

Qualifications

• ISO 17025 accredited commercial chemistry laboratory experience with IRMS workflows and instrumentation.
• Subsampling, grinding, extraction, weighing and other preparation steps for EA-IRMS analysis.
• Strong operational knowledge of EA-IRMS systems, routine operation and troubleshooting.
• Proficient use of LIMS to record and track sample data throughout the workflow.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented with a focus on accurate, reproducible results.
• Understanding of laboratory quality systems, documentation and good laboratory practices.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work, work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative lab.
• Strong communication to coordinate with laboratory and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process and analyze samples for isotope ratio analysis.
• Operate, monitor and troubleshoot EA-IRMS instrumentation as part of daily workflow.
• Record data accurately in LIMS and ensure data integrity throughout analysis.

Skills

IRMS workflows

EA-IRMS systems

Sample preparation

LIMS proficiency

Quality control

Job description

Oritain is seeking an experienced IRMS Lab Technician II to join our commercial chemistry laboratory in Dunedin. You will prepare, process and analyze samples, ensuring isotope ratio mass spectrometry data meet the highest quality and accuracy standards across the workflow.

Working within a collaborative team, you will operate EA-IRMS systems, troubleshoot when needed, and maintain meticulous records in the LIMS to support reliable origin verification science and client deliverables.