Laboratory Technician

JobSpace; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins-ELS Christchurch Food and Water testing Laboratory is seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on Laboratory Technician to join our close-knit team on a full-time permanent contract (Sunday–Thursday). Based at our busy lab, you will report to the Section Team Leader and contribute to a high-standard microbiological testing environment.

The role involves carrying out microbiological analysis of a variety of food and water samples, with opportunities to supervise and mentor other technicians, while

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in microbiology/biology.
• At least one year's experience working in a commercial Food or Water testing laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the microbiological analysis of a variety of food and water samples.
• Supervisory and mentoring duties of other Laboratory Technicians.

Education

Tertiary qualification in microbiology/biology

Job description

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Eurofins-ELS specialises in both chemistry and microbiological analysis of potable water, leachates, industrial discharges, rivers and streams, swimming pools and harbours. It also serves the requirements of the food, meat and dairy industries for microbiological and chemical analysis. Eurofins-ELS laboratories hold IANZ, RLP, Dairy and MOH Drinking water accreditation and are assessed against ISO 17025. Clients include City Councils, Regional Councils, Consultants, Food & Pharmaceutical sectors, Dairy, Meat, and members of the public from throughout New Zealand.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. We are an international network of over 800 laboratories across 50 countries in Europe, North and South America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, with over 50,000 staff worldwide. The Group is the world leader in environmental laboratory services. It is also number one in the world in the fields of food and pharmaceutical products testing, and one of the global market leaders in agroscience, genomics, pharmaceutical discovery and central laboratory services.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working, team player to join our close-knit team on a full-time permanent contract Sunday - Thursday. Based at our busy Christchurch Food and Water testing Laboratory, this is a hands-on role reporting to the Section Team Leader, but which entails a degree of supervisory and mentoring duties of other Laboratory Technicians. The purpose of the role is to carry out the microbiological analysis of a variety of food and water samples.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in microbiology/biology
• At least one year's experience working in a commercial Food or Water testing laboratory

Additional Information

Along with sound technical skills, great time-management, and an absolute commitment to quality, the ideal candidate will have a positive can-do attitude, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.