QC Lab Technician - 18-Month Fixed Term, NZ

MSD Australia & New Zealand; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Australia & New Zealand in Upper Hutt, New Zealand, is seeking a QC Laboratory Technician for an 18‑month fixed-term role based on site. You will support assay performance, maintain GDP-compliant records, ensure reagent and equipment readiness, and contribute to timely product release in a quality-focused lab environment.

You will document activities, peer-review colleagues’ work, and help develop SOPs while collaborating with a dedicated team to drive continuous improvement and reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a QC, laboratory or quality-focused manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of SOPs, GLP and Good Documentation Practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform, document and coordinate activities within the assigned QC Laboratory area.
• Monitor assay performance and support the timely release of intermediate and final products.
• Ensure adequate stocks of reagents, test materials and equipment are available to perform testing on time.
• Plan, conduct, report and interpret routine laboratory assays in accordance with SOPs.
• Accurately document all tasks, test data and observations in test records, worksheets and logbooks in accordance with GDP.
• Peer review the work of team members on procedures you are fully trained in.
• Develop and maintain documentation in line with company and quality standards.
• Assist with SOP and worksheet development and updates.

Skills

Calibration procedures

Controls management

Equipment testing

Inventory management

Laboratory operations

Laboratory safety

Microbiology lab techniques

Pipetting

Production quality control

Quality standards

Recordkeeping

Regulatory compliance

Safety measures

Statutory compliances

Test data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

MSD Australia & New Zealand in Upper Hutt, New Zealand, is seeking a QC Laboratory Technician for an 18‑month fixed-term role based on site. You will support assay performance, maintain GDP-compliant records, ensure reagent and equipment readiness, and contribute to timely product release in a quality-focused lab environment.

You will document activities, peer-review colleagues’ work, and help develop SOPs while collaborating with a dedicated team to drive continuous improvement and reliable