Lab Sample Receiver & Technician — Detail‑Oriented & Fast‑Paced

ALS; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

ALS Environmental in Christchurch, NZ, is seeking a reliable Sample Receipt / Laboratory Technician to gain hands-on laboratory experience in a fast-paced setting. You will receive, process, and prepare samples for analysis while upholding high quality, safety, and operational standards.

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, you will work to log samples in LIMS, maintain records, perform basic prep tasks, and assist staff with routine operations, all while adhering to QA/QC procedures and

Qualifications

• Secondary school qualifications with science subjects or relevant laboratory experience.
• Basic understanding of laboratory practices.
• Good computer literacy and accurate data entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, registering, labelling, and logging samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Preparing sample documentation and maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Performing basic sample preparation activities, including drying, sieving, weighing, and packaging samples.
• Ensuring samples are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Maintaining clean, organised, and safe laboratory workspaces.
• Cleaning laboratory equipment and sample preparation areas as required.
• Assisting laboratory staff with routine operational activities.
• Following quality assurance, quality control, and workplace safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data entry

Laboratory practices

Time management

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

Secondary school qualifications with science subjects

Tools

LIMS

Job description

ALS Environmental in Christchurch, NZ, is seeking a reliable Sample Receipt / Laboratory Technician to gain hands-on laboratory experience in a fast-paced setting. You will receive, process, and prepare samples for analysis while upholding high quality, safety, and operational standards.

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, you will work to log samples in LIMS, maintain records, perform basic prep tasks, and assist staff with routine operations, all while adhering to QA/QC procedures and