Technician - Microbiology Fixed Term

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSpace is seeking a 6-month Fixed Term Technician to join our Microbiology Media Team at the Lynfield Laboratory in Auckland. The successful applicant will prepare media and reagents to support our microbiology laboratories and ensure accurate records for QA/QC.

You should be physically fit with the ability to stand for long periods, and be prepared to work overtime and weekends as required to meet the lab's demand. The role is a hands-on, customer-focused position in a busy commercial lab.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment (Retail or Hospitality is acceptable).
• Passionate about Microbiology as a career.
• Good hand-eye coordination and steady hands.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy lab.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Produce and prepare media and reagents for microbiology laboratories.
• Complete sample testing within given turn-around-time (TAT).
• Maintain accurate records for QA/QC and regulatory procedures.
• Keep work areas clean and organised; participate in safety practices.
• Contribute to day-to-day improvement activities.
• Work as part of a team across the lab and support weekend shifts.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Work under pressure

Physical fitness

Customer focus

Education

BSc Food Science or Microbiology

Job description

Everyday our experienced team of 1700 people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.

We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.

Job Description

We are looking for a 6 month Fixed Term Technician to join our Microbiology Media Team based at our Lynfield Laboratory. The successful applicant will be responsible for making media and reagents to supply our Microbiology laboratories.

You will need to have a good level of physical fitness and the ability to stand throughout your shift for this role.

Your key duties will involve:

• Complete sample testing within the given turn-around-time (TAT)
• Strictly adhere to all laboratory and regulatory quality assurance procedures
• Ensure all relevant records are kept up to date at all times
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area
• Participate and contribute to working safely
• Be actively involved in all the day to day improvement activities

Our laboratory is open 7 days a week and flexibility to work overtime at short notice is ideal. The roster on offer includes working both weekend days. The successful applicant will be working a minimum of 40 hours per week.

About you:

We want to hear from motivated individuals who are keen team players with a passion for providing quality customer focus. Ideally you will have/be:

• Experience in a similar environment or worked in Retail or Hospitality
• Passionate about Microbiology as a career
• Good hand and eye co-ordination
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent time management and organisational skill
• Clear communication (both written and verbal)

Qualifications

BSc Food Science or Microbiology with experience working in a busy hospitality or frontline retail role is ideal.

Additional Information

Work for the largest Food Testing laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere. Gain experience in a Commercial laboratory. Be trained by industry experts in a collaborative team environment.

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