Laboratory Technician - Animal Health (Seasonal)

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC); Hamilton; On-site; NZD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

LIC is seeking Laboratory Technicians for a 6-month seasonal role from November to April. Based at our Riverlea Road site, these full-time positions (40 hours a week, Monday to Friday) report to the Animal Health Team Leader.

You'll prepare bovine and caprine samples for testing, report results, and help implement ISO 17025 quality standards. Prior lab experience is preferred, and PCR/ELISA knowledge would be highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial laboratory.
• Ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of bovine and caprine samples for testing in the Animal Health Laboratory.
• Reporting on test results.
• Assist with implementing ISO 17025 quality standards.

Skills

Lab experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

IT skills

PCR/ELISA

Job description

LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated on-farm software, and great customer service, all designed to help farmers make smarter decisions every day.

As a proud generational co-operative, we’re here for farmers, their families, and rural communities, not just for today, but for the future. And none of it happens without our people. Whether on farm, in the lab, or behind the scenes, every one of us plays a part in helping New Zealand farmers succeed.

About The Role

This is a seasonal role of 6 months, supporting the animal health laboratory through its peak testing period. We are looking for Laboratory Technicians to join our team, from November – April. These are fulltime positions (40 hours/week) Monday – Friday. This role reports to the Animal Health Team Leader and is based at our Riverlea Road site.

Your Role Will Be Responsible For

• Preparation of a range of Bovine and Caprine samples for testing in our Animal Health Laboratory
• Reporting on test results
• Implementation and maintenance of ISO 17025 quality standards for all laboratory practices

About You

• Ideally, experience working in a commercial laboratory
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks and work collaboratively across teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence around computers and using software interfaces
• A high level of motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced / high throughput environment
• A consistently high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ideally experience in PCR or ELISA testing, which would be highly advantageous

About Us

At LIC we believe in constant improvement, never settling and always striving for greatness. We know little improvements can add up to huge gains for our customers, and for our country. We value NZ primary industries and will do whatever it takes to support and grow our farmer community. We're down to earth and we're a diverse bunch - a mix of super smart scientists, veterinarians, farmers, salespeople and clever marketing folk. We are inclusive and count ourselves lucky to have people from all backgrounds working with us.

If you’re after a rewarding and social career with people who embrace our company values of Integrity, Innovation, Spirit of Co-Operation, In-tune and Passion, then we would consider ourselves lucky to welcome you on-board.