Laboratory Technician

Watercare Services Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts at a range of large

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited seeks a chemist/analytical scientist to perform chemical analyses on water samples, support calibration and troubleshooting of lab equipment, and maintain accurate records within Watercare's quality system.

The role covers a Sunday-Thursday shift pattern, with early starts and a focus on safe, well-organised laboratory practice, reagents preparation, and ongoing learning of new software and instrumentation.

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.
• Previous experience in a commercial laboratory would be an advantage, but graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Laboratory equipment

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Lab software familiarity

Job description

He kōrero mūā mō mɔțŋ | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment.

He whakamārā mo te tūānga mahi | About the role

In this role you will be undertaking chemical analyses and associated activities, primarily on water samples. Your mahi will protect and inform our customers and their communities. This role has a shift pattern of Sunday to Thursday - Sunday 8am to 4:30pm and Monday to Thursday 9am to 5:30pm. Day to day you can expect to work on: 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

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mɔțŋ | About you

You will bring: 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. Previous experience in a commercial laboratory would be an advantage, but we also welcome applications from graduates with strong practical aptitude and a willingness to learn.

Ngā hua mɔu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers