Microbiologist — Water Quality & Public Health Impact

Watercare Services Limited; Warkworth; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts for retailers

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited is seeking a Microbiologist to ensure water quality and public health by performing standard microbiology methods on samples from drinking water, pools, lakes, beaches, and wastewater facilities.

You will record results, prepare media, perform quality control, maintain equipment, and drive process improvements while training team members. The role is Monday–Friday with occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Experience in an IANZ accredited routine testing laboratory.
• Knowledge of bacterial culturing, molecular biology, microscopy.
• Experience with data analysis and identifying trends.

Responsibilities

• Record and report test results accurately and promptly.
• Prepare media and reagents for microbiology testing.
• Quality control and assurance, including audits and corrective actions.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Support process improvements and train other team members.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Bacterial culturing

Molecular biology

Microscopy

Data analysis

Lab safety

Education

Tertiary qualification in Microbiology or related field

Job description

Watercare Services Limited is seeking a Microbiologist to ensure water quality and public health by performing standard microbiology methods on samples from drinking water, pools, lakes, beaches, and wastewater facilities.

You will record results, prepare media, perform quality control, maintain equipment, and drive process improvements while training team members. The role is Monday–Friday with occasional weekend work.