Lead Laboratory Support: Sample Intake & QA

Ministry for Primary Industries; Auckland; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Wellness payment

Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare

Additional MPI leave days

Job summary

Ministry for Primary Industries, Tamaki, Auckland, seeks a Senior Technician Laboratory Support to join the Plant Health and Environment Laboratory. You will receive and accession samples, maintain records in LIMS, manage consumables and support equipment maintenance while assisting with quality and biosafety activities.

You’ll contribute to process improvements, build strong stakeholder relationships, and provide operational support during biosecurity responses as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory or technical/operational environment.
• Proven ability to manage records accurately and use LIMS.
• Familiarity with quality, biosafety and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession and distribute laboratory samples in line with procedures.
• Maintain accurate records in LIMS and related systems.
• Support supply of laboratory consumables and procurement activities.
• Assist with equipment servicing, calibration and maintenance.
• Contribute to quality systems, document control and biosafety compliance.
• Provide operational support during biosecurity responses as required.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Computer systems & record-keeping

Education

BSc or equivalent in science

Tools

LIMS

ISO17025 knowledge

Job description

Ministry for Primary Industries, Tamaki, Auckland, seeks a Senior Technician Laboratory Support to join the Plant Health and Environment Laboratory. You will receive and accession samples, maintain records in LIMS, manage consumables and support equipment maintenance while assisting with quality and biosafety activities.

You’ll contribute to process improvements, build strong stakeholder relationships, and provide operational support during biosecurity responses as needed.