Water Quality Analytical Chemist – Impactful Lab Role

Watercare Services Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Life and income protection

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland is seeking a detail-oriented chemistry analyst to perform chemical analyses on water samples and support quality and safety programs. The role follows a Sunday to Thursday shift pattern (Sunday 8am-4:30pm; Monday-Thursday 9am-5:30pm) and requires a tertiary qualification in Chemistry, strong analytical thinking and a methodical, hands-on approach to laboratory work.

Join a critical team delivering safe water and protecting communities, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Chemistry or closely related discipline.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Practical and mechanical aptitude with an interest in laboratory equipment.
• Confidence using computers and learning new software.
• Methodical approach with good attention to detail.
• Graduate applicants with strong practical aptitude also welcome.

Responsibilities

• Analyse samples, prepare reagents, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate analytical records per quality system.
• Support a safe, clean and well-organised laboratory, including site inspections.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Analytical instruments

Job description

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland is seeking a detail-oriented chemistry analyst to perform chemical analyses on water samples and support quality and safety programs. The role follows a Sunday to Thursday shift pattern (Sunday 8am-4:30pm; Monday-Thursday 9am-5:30pm) and requires a tertiary qualification in Chemistry, strong analytical thinking and a methodical, hands-on approach to laboratory work.

Join a critical team delivering safe water and protecting communities, with opportunities