Microbiologist

Watercare Services Limited; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; Sur place; NZD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts at large retailers

Flexible working

Résumé du poste

Watercare is seeking a Microbiologist in Auckland to act as a trusted authority on water quality, ensuring public and environmental health. You will perform standard microbiology methods on samples from drinking water, pools, lakes, beaches, and wastewater facilities.

Day-to-day duties include recording and reporting results, preparing media, quality control and audits, maintaining equipment, and supporting continuous improvement by refining lab processes and training teammates.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Microbiology or a related field is required.
• Experience in an IANZ-accredited routine testing laboratory is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict protocols.

Responsabilités

• Record and report test results accurately and promptly.
• Prepare media and reagents for tests.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and perform QC activities.
• Support continuous improvement by refining lab processes and training teammates.

Connaissances

Microbiology techniques

Molecular biology

Microscopy

Data analysis

Laboratory safety procedures

Quality control

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Microbiology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field

Description du poste

He kōrero mō mātou | 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 whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role
As a Microbiologist, you will be a trusted authority on water quality, providing assurance that enhances public & environmental health. Your mahi will largely focus on performing standard water microbiology methods on samples from various sources, including municipal drinking water supplies, swimming pools, lakes, and beaches, and wastewater treatment facilities.
Day to day you can expect to work on:

• Recording and reporting test results accurately and in a timely manner
• Preparing media/reagents
• Quality control and quality assurance, including resolution of quality cases and internal and external audits
• Maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment
• Supporting continuous improvement efforts by improving laboratory processes, implementing new methods and training other team members.

The role is Monday - Friday, 9-5.30pm. The occasional weekend work is required, 1 weekend every 3 weeks.
Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field, with experience in a IANZ accredited routine testing laboratory.
We will also be looking for experience with:

• A range of microbiology techniques including bacterial culturing, molecular biology, microscopy, and data analysis
• Laboratory safety procedures and biosecurity protocols, with a focus on risk assessment and management to ensure safe and effective laboratory practices
• Troubleshooting technical problems and identify trends
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow strict protocols and procedures.

Ngā hua mōu | 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

We're big enough to get things done and small enough that you make a difference!

Watercare is New Zealand's largest water and wastewater utility, delivering more than 400 million litres of water to Auckland every day. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, to support Auckland's growth, strengthen climate resilience and provide safe, sustainable water services for future generations. Join us and be part of transformative infrastructure, digital and environmental projects that make a lasting impact on Auckland and the communities we serve.

We're big enough to get things done and small enough that you make a difference!

Watercare is New Zealand's largest water and wastewater utility, delivering more than 400 million litres of water to Auckland every day. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, to support Auckland's growth, strengthen climate resilience and provide safe, sustainable water services for future generations. Join us and be part of transformative infrastructure, digital and environmental projects that make a lasting impact on Auckland and the communities we serve.

Perks and benefits Yearly performance-based remuneration reviews Life and income protection insurance Health and wellbeing support Discounts galore! Learning and development programmes Flexible working Option to purchase additional leave Additional parental leave and partner entitlements