Qc Laboratory Technician

3375 Schering-Plough Animal Health Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Benefits

Job summary

3375 Schering-Plough Animal Health Limited is seeking a QC Laboratory Technician for its site in Upper Hutt, Wellington, NZ. You will perform and document activities in the QC lab to support assay performance and timely release of products.

Join a collaborative team and contribute to continuous improvement and quality-focused manufacturing. A 18-month fixed-term role with competitive remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in QC/lab/quality-focused manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong SOP/GLP/ GDP knowledge.
• Ability to plan/workload to meet schedules.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Ability to investigate issues and support corrective actions.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to train and support team initiatives.
• Maintain high housekeeping and equipment standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform, document and coordinate activities within the assigned QC Laboratory area.
• Monitor assay performance and support timely release of products.
• Ensure stocks of reagents and test materials are available to perform testing on time.
• Plan, conduct, report and interpret routine laboratory assays per SOPs.
• Accurately document tasks, data and observations in records per GDP.
• Peer review colleagues' work and update documentation.
• Develop and maintain documentation in line with quality standards.
• Assist with SOP and worksheet development and updates.
• Maintain calibration and validation of equipment.
• Reference and follow Global Quality Policies.

Skills

Calibration

Controls management

Equipment testing

Inventory management

Laboratory operations

Laboratory safety

Microbiology techniques

Pipetting

Production QC

Quality standards

Recordkeeping

Regulatory compliance

Safety measures

Statutory compliance

Test data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

NA

Job description

• 18 month Fixed-Term role with competitive remuneration and benefits
• Based on site at Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
• Global Animal Health Manufacturing organisation
• Work in a quality-focused QC Laboratory environment supporting safe, effective and compliant product release
• Join a collaborative team dedicated to reliable supply and continuous improvement
• Report to the QC Manager

As a QC Laboratory Technician, you will play a key role in performing and documenting activities within the assigned QC Laboratory area. You will support assay performance, manage your workload effectively and help ensure smooth laboratory operations to meet schedules for release of intermediate and final products.

What You Will Do

QC Laboratory Operations

• 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

Documentation and Data Integrity

• Accurately document all tasks, test data and observations in test records, worksheets and logbooks in accordance with Good Documentation Practice (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

Housekeeping and Equipment Maintenance

• Perform housekeeping tasks in accordance with SOPs and GLP
• Complete assigned housekeeping inspections
• Maintain laboratory equipment in a fully operational state of calibration and validation
• Perform routine calibrations as required
• Refer to, understand and follow applicable Global Quality Policies

Event Management and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor assay outcomes for unusual occurrences and review trends
• Investigate and report events
• Notify the supervisor of potential failures, record faults and rectify common faults independently
• Implement assigned CAPAs arising from investigations
• Perform routine test method or equipment validations under direction
• Author or technically review SOPs for procedures you are fully trained in

Team Contribution and Reporting

• Complete training in assigned areas and tasks
• Support team initiatives and collaborate with other team members
• Follow global and local procedures for reporting Events, Adverse Events and Product Quality Complaints within required timelines

What You Must Have

• 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
• Ability to plan and coordinate your workload to meet schedules
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Ability to investigate issues, identify faults and support corrective actions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to complete training and support broader team initiatives
• Ability to maintain high standards of housekeeping and equipment care

What You Can Expect

• The opportunity to contribute to the release of safe, effective and compliant products
• A collaborative QC team environment with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
• A role where your attention to detail and laboratory skills make a real impact

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Required 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

Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/24/2026