Lab Analyst: Environmental QC & Process Testing

Ravensdown; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ravensdown Napier Manufacturing site seeks an experienced Process Laboratory Analyst to join a strong team. You will perform environmental compliance testing and fertiliser in-process quality control, with hands-on sampling, equipment operation, and data review.

The role emphasizes timely sample turn-around and continuous quality improvement. The successful candidate will have 2+ years in a commercial lab, a science degree, practical lab skills, and familiarity with lab instrumentation.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a commercial laboratory.
• A science-related degree or equivalent.
• Practical laboratory skills and interest in factory processes and chemistry.
• Experience with UV Spectrophotometer and Atomic Absorption instruments advantageous.
• Thorough knowledge of workplace H&S.
• Self-motivation and initiative; ability to adapt to new processes and systems.
• Computer literacy with MS Office and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental compliance testing including discharge stack, stormwater, and ambient air quality sampling and analysis.
• Perform fertiliser in-process quality control, dispatch sampling and analysis.
• Maintain laboratory quality systems.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

Science degree or equivalent

Tools

UV Spectrophotometer

Atomic Absorption instruments

Job description

Ravensdown Napier Manufacturing site seeks an experienced Process Laboratory Analyst to join a strong team. You will perform environmental compliance testing and fertiliser in-process quality control, with hands-on sampling, equipment operation, and data review.

The role emphasizes timely sample turn-around and continuous quality improvement. The successful candidate will have 2+ years in a commercial lab, a science degree, practical lab skills, and familiarity with lab instrumentation.