Lab Sampling Specialist — Dairy & QA, Growth Opportunities

Thornton Tomasetti; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Sampling Specialist in Waikato to perform timely laboratory sampling and testing to support product release and quality assurance. You will coordinate with internal teams and ensure samples are correctly labelled, documented and traceable, while maintaining equipment and meeting ISO policies.

The role requires lab experience, knowledge of dairy standards, and a science degree or equivalent. Travel to other sites may be required; Abbott values safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment with sample registration and lab systems.
• Knowledge of dairy/food industry standards is advantageous.
• A science qualification (Microbiology or Chemistry) is beneficial.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prep samples according to approved procedures.
• Complete sampling and testing to support product release.
• Coordinate sampling requests with internal teams.
• Ensure samples are properly labelled, documented and traceable.
• Dispatch samples to laboratories on time and in good condition.
• Identify sampling issues and assist QA investigations.
• Maintain sampling areas and equipment; drive continuous improvement.
• Adhere to ISO quality policies, health, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Sample registration

Lab information systems

Dairy industry standards

Dairy/food industry experience

Science degree (Microbiology/Chemistry

Stakeholder collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Science degree (e.g. Microbiology or Chemistry)

Tools

Laboratory systems (LIMS)

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Sampling Specialist in Waikato to perform timely laboratory sampling and testing to support product release and quality assurance. You will coordinate with internal teams and ensure samples are correctly labelled, documented and traceable, while maintaining equipment and meeting ISO policies.

The role requires lab experience, knowledge of dairy standards, and a science degree or equivalent. Travel to other sites may be required; Abbott values safety and continuous improvement.