Lab Assistant

Neocrete; Auckland; On-site; NZD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MBIE Career Grant

Job summary

Neocrete in Parnell, Auckland, is seeking a hands-on master's graduate for a six-month industry placement in our R&D testing team. The role focuses on testing concrete, analysing results and preparing reports that support our low-carbon additive technology.

You'll gain exposure to a fast-growing start-up culture, collaborative teamwork, and practical lab work, with opportunities to contribute to market-ready solutions while developing data analysis and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree completed within the last 12 months (NZQA Level 9 or 10).
• NZ citizen or master’s from a NZ university or tertiary institution.
• Thesis submitted for marking or taught master’s completed less than 12 months ago.
• Experience with concrete testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test concrete materials and analyse results to inform customer reports.
• Contribute to reports that influence technology adoption and product development.
• Operate in a fast-growing startup lab with a collaborative team culture.
• Follow standard procedures and maintain lab safety.

Skills

Concrete testing

Collaboration

Hands-on lab work

Excel & data analysis

Attention to detail

Lab safety

Education

Master’s degree (completed within last 12 months)

Job description

Parnell, Auckland

$60,000 per year

Full-time

Start Date: October 13, 2026

Hours Per Week: 40.00

• Work in a deep-tech start-up environment

• Huge growth opportunities

• Contribute to making a more sustainable building material - concrete

About Neocrete

Neocrete is a start-up revolutionising the concrete industry with our innovative, low-carbon additive technology. Concrete is the second most used material in the world and contributes to 8% of CO2 emissions and we're on a mission to change that. This full-time role is an opportunity to make a difference on projects that are scaling globally, and work with a great team passionate about their work.

What you'll gain:

This is a hands-on role in a dynamic, fast-paced lab environment. It is perfect if you are passionate about sustainability and materials science. This is a six-month industry placement for a master's graduate. You'll be working in our R&D testing team:

• Testing concrete, analysing results and contributing to customer reports that influence our technology and product adoption

• Have a meaningful impact on bringing a new technology to market

• Being in a start-up environment where we are growing fast, and have an inclusive and fun team culture

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience with concrete testing (preferred but not necessary)

• Holds a masters degree completed with the last 12 months, ideally civil or chemical engineering, but other engineering or science disciplines are also welcome to apply

• Works well in a collaborative team setting

• Is comfortable with hands-on practical work in a lab. (e.g. mixing concrete)

• Excited by working in a startup atmosphere where things move quickly and change often.

• Has strong attention to detail and good communication skills

• Is comfortable with basic Excel and data analysis

• Can follow standard procedures and work safely in a lab environment

You must have

• Recently completed, your degree in science, technology, engineering, design or business (NZQA Level 9 or 10)

• Be either a New Zealand citizen, or have received your master's from a New Zealand university or tertiary education institution

• Have submitted a thesis for marking or have completed course requirement for taught master's less than 12 months ago.

This is an MBIE funded Career Grant

Full time role, 40 hours per week