Laboratory Technician

LabRulez; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Food and Water Testing New Zealand seeks a Laboratory Technician to join the Christchurch Microbiology department on a full-time permanent contract, rostered Tue–Sat or Sun–Thu.

The role supports daily testing operations for food, dairy, meat and environmental samples, ensuring accurate analysis, sample integrity and compliance with SOPs and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field.
• 1-2 years of laboratory experience or exposure.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP compliance and lab safety standards.
• Ability to follow SOPs with precision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to work under supervision using routine methods.

Responsibilities

• Process and test samples within allowable time and temperature requirements.
• Store and maintain inventory of samples after testing.
• Maintain high standards of lab practices for quality service.
• Operate in accordance with Quality and Procedures manuals and accreditations.
• Keep lab and equipment in good condition at all times.
• Maintain a safe, professional working environment following Health and Safety procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lab experience

English proficiency

GMP/GLP compliance

SOP adherence

Time management

Attention to detail

Supervised work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field

Tools

Instrument software

Data systems

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Laboratory Technician

Eurofins Food and Water Testing New Zealandprovides range of class leading food, water, plant, soil and fertilizer testing, as well as horticultural services and technical solutions, primarily to the New Zealand market.With a staff of over 354 we operate laboratories in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch,Dunedin, Taupo, Hastings, Invercargill and Queenstown.We specialise in all Food types, Plants, Soils, Fertilizers, Potable Water, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Surface Water, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.

Job Description

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Christchurch Microbiology department, on a full-time permanent contract on either a Tuesday – Saturday or Sunday – Thursday roster.

The core functions of the role we have available are to assist in the daily operation of our core testing departments. These functions include working in the test processing areas to receive and carry out accurate analysis of food, dairy, meat and environmental samples as required by our customers and accreditation bodies.

Key duties may include:

• To process and test samples without error, and within allowable time & temperature holding time requirements
• To store and maintain inventory of samples after testing, preserving sample integrity
• To maintain good lab practice at all times, to ensure the highest quality service to our customers
• To operate in accordance with the company's Quality and Procedures manuals and to comply to the company's various accreditations
• To keep the lab and equipment in a good physical condition at all times
• To maintain a positive, professional and safe working environment, being mindful of the company’s Health and Safety procedures
• To be willing to work on continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in a relevant scientific field (preferred)
• 1-2 years of previous laboratory experience or exposure
• Professional working proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and speak clearly
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GLP compliance and laboratory safety standards
• Demonstrated ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) with precision
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in measurements and documentation
• Ability to work efficiently under supervision using routine and standard methods

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with sample preparation using standard laboratory techniques
• Familiarity with instrument-specific data systems and software
• Problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Strong team participation and collaboration abilities
• Experience in production-oriented environments with awareness of meeting deadlines
• Excellent record-keeping and documentation skills
• Physical capability to perform laboratory tasks, including standing for extended periods and handling laboratory equipment

Additional Information

All candidate CVs must be accompanied with a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this job, which will be reviewed. However, please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.