Laboratory Technician

winejobsonline.com; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Treasury Wine Estates (Matua Marlborough) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a multi-disciplinary laboratory team providing technical service and support to winemaking and cellar operations. You will carry out quality control checks, troubleshoot, maintain quality systems, and support colleagues in a close-knit team, with flexibility during harvest. Experience with instrumentation and a scientific degree is preferred; beverage industry experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience using and maintaining a range of laboratory instrumentation.
• Tertiary qualification in a scientific field preferred.
• Be able to work flexible hours as required during peak harvest period.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Pragmatic, self-motivated, solutions and customer focused.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Practical beverage/food industry experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality control checks via routine sampling, testing and reporting.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Maintaining and improving quality systems.
• Supporting other team members of a close-knit team.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Quality control

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification in a scientific field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

We are currently looking for a Laboratory Technician to join the Matua Marlborough team.

In this role you will work as part of a multi-disciplined Laboratory team who provide technical service and support to our winemaking and cellar teams.

About The Role

• Carrying out quality control checks via routine sampling, testing and reporting
• Trouble-shooting and problem solving
• Maintaining and improving quality systems
• Supporting other team members of a close-knit team

About You

• Be experienced in the use and maintenance of a range of laboratory instrumentation
• Ideally be tertiary qualification, preferably in a scientific field
• Be able to work flexible hours as required during our peak harvest period
• Show exceptional analytical, problem solving, attention to detail and organisational skills
• Prove yourself to be pragmatic, self-motivated, solutions and customer focused
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Practical experience in the beverage/food industry will be highly regarded

This is an exceptional opportunity to support one of TWE's key brands in a quality focused role

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Our culture is built on bringing our whole selves, being courageous and delivering together - it's our DNA and the heart of who we are at TWE
• We prioritise your growth with access to global career opportunities and structured programs designed to support your health, wellbeing and career development
• Enjoy the world's most desirable wines through our generous employee product allowance
• Plus, you'll get an extra day off each year with your "TWEforME Day" - a day to spend however you choose!

We offer a range of great benefits such as flexibility, rewards and discounts and health and wellbeing initiatives. To find out more, click here.

It takes all varietals!

At TWE, we proudly celebrate diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers who enjoy our products.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact [e-mail], quoting the job title and reference number.