Water Quality Lab Technician

Watercare Services Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts at a range of large

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited seeks a chemist/analytical scientist to perform chemical analyses on water samples, support calibration and troubleshooting of lab equipment, and maintain accurate records within Watercare's quality system.

The role covers a Sunday-Thursday shift pattern, with early starts and a focus on safe, well-organised laboratory practice, reagents preparation, and ongoing learning of new software and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a 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.
• A methodical approach to work, with good attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a commercial laboratory would be an advantage, but graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Analysing samples, preparing reagents, and calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Maintaining accurate analytical records in accordance with Watercare's quality system.
• Helping maintain a safe, clean and well-organised laboratory, including carrying out site inspections.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Laboratory equipment

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Lab software familiarity

Job description

Watercare Services Limited seeks a chemist/analytical scientist to perform chemical analyses on water samples, support calibration and troubleshooting of lab equipment, and maintain accurate records within Watercare's quality system.

The role covers a Sunday-Thursday shift pattern, with early starts and a focus on safe, well-organised laboratory practice, reagents preparation, and ongoing learning of new software and instrumentation.