Laboratory Support Technician — Chemistry & Microbiology

Watercare; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watercare in Auckland is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the production of analytical results. You will assist Chemists and Microbiologists with sample preparation, housekeeping, and safe disposal, helping ensure accurate lab outcomes.

Your role involves operating autoclaves and dishwashers, handling samples and reagents, and supporting analysts with supplies and testing. A physically active day is expected in this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Secondary education to NCEA 3 with an interest in science.
• Methodical approach to work.
• Physical ability to meet the role's demands.
• Proficient in computer use.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory housekeeping.
• Sample bottle preparation.
• Sample disposal following safety protocols.
• Discarding samples, chemicals, reagents using safety protocols.
• Operating autoclaves and dishwashers.
• Supporting analysts with resource supplies and testing.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Physical stamina

Methodical approach

Education

NCEA Level 3

Job description

Watercare in Auckland is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the production of analytical results. You will assist Chemists and Microbiologists with sample preparation, housekeeping, and safe disposal, helping ensure accurate lab outcomes.

Your role involves operating autoclaves and dishwashers, handling samples and reagents, and supporting analysts with supplies and testing. A physically active day is expected in this hands-on role.