Senior Lab Technician — Quality & Microbiology Lead

The Kraft Heinz Company; Hastings; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay for Performance

Parental Leave

Leave Options

Great Place to Work certification

In House Training Programs

Corporate Discount Programs

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Hastings, New Zealand, is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Quality team based on King Street. This permanent role offers the chance to grow your Microbiology and Laboratory career in a collaborative environment.

You will run the lab daily, maintain ISO 17025 and RLP standards, support Lab Manager in their absence, train Lab Technicians, and ensure equipment and reagents are calibrated and verified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant field (Microbiology, Chemistry or similar).
• Strong laboratory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand with full working rights.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• People leadership exposure is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Run the lab on a day-to-day basis and cover Laboratory Manager in their absence.
• Maintain quality standards (ISO 17025 and RLP criteria) and handle urgent lab matters.
• Support Lab Technician training and supervise staff.
• Check equipment calibrations, source alternatives and ensure high-quality results.
• Ensure lab equipment and reagents are calibrated and verified per HW manual.

Skills

Lab experience

Leadership exposure

MS Office

LIMS database

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company in Hastings, New Zealand, is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Quality team based on King Street. This permanent role offers the chance to grow your Microbiology and Laboratory career in a collaborative environment.

You will run the lab daily, maintain ISO 17025 and RLP standards, support Lab Manager in their absence, train Lab Technicians, and ensure equipment and reagents are calibrated and verified.