Lab Technician - Water Quality, Training & Benefits

Watercare Services Limited; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Life and income protection

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland is seeking a chemist to perform chemical analyses on water samples, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, and maintain precise analytical records. You will work Sunday to Thursday with shifts 8am-4:30pm and 9am-5:30pm; training and development opportunities, a supportive team, and a focus on safe, well‑organised laboratories.

Ideal candidates hold a tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a related discipline and demonstrate strong analytical

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a closely related discipline.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Practical and mechanical aptitude, with an interest in laboratory equipment.
• Confidence using computers and learning new software.
• A methodical approach to work, with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analysing samples, preparing reagents, and calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Maintaining accurate analytical records in accordance with our quality system.
• Helping maintain a safe, clean and well‑organised laboratory, including carrying out site inspections.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland is seeking a chemist to perform chemical analyses on water samples, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, and maintain precise analytical records. You will work Sunday to Thursday with shifts 8am-4:30pm and 9am-5:30pm; training and development opportunities, a supportive team, and a focus on safe, well‑organised laboratories.

Ideal candidates hold a tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a related discipline and demonstrate strong analytical