On-Site Sampling Specialist - Lab & Quality

Abbott; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition in Pokeno, New Zealand, is seeking a Sampling Specialist to carry out laboratory sampling activities that support product release, quality assurance, and customer and sales requirements. The role focuses on timely sampling, accurate labelling, and proper documentation to ensure traceability and compliance.

You will collect samples, coordinate requests with internal teams, and ensure samples are dispatched in the correct condition, while upholding safety standards and

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment handling sample registration and lab systems.
• Knowledge of food or dairy industry quality standards is advantageous.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to support sampling requests.
• Understanding of compliance with health, safety and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare samples according to approved procedures.
• Complete sampling and testing on time to support product release.
• Coordinate sampling requests with internal teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure samples are correctly labelled, documented, and traceable.
• Dispatch samples to laboratories on time and in proper condition.
• Identify sampling issues and support quality investigations.

Skills

Laboratory sampling

Quality systems knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Science qualification (e.g., Microbiology or Chemistry)

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Abbott Nutrition in Pokeno, New Zealand, is seeking a Sampling Specialist to carry out laboratory sampling activities that support product release, quality assurance, and customer and sales requirements. The role focuses on timely sampling, accurate labelling, and proper documentation to ensure traceability and compliance.

You will collect samples, coordinate requests with internal teams, and ensure samples are dispatched in the correct condition, while upholding safety standards and