Water Quality Lab Technician – Training & Benefits

Watercare Services Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Job summary

Watercare Services Ltd in New Zealand is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform chemical analyses on water samples and support the laboratory's quality system. You will contribute to safeguarding public health by delivering accurate results in a fast-paced environment.

Day-to-day duties include preparing reagents, calibrating and troubleshooting equipment, maintaining detailed analytical records, and keeping the laboratory safe, clean and well-organised.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a closely related discipline is required.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Practical and mechanical aptitude with an interest in laboratory equipment.
• Confidence using computers and learning new software is important.
• A methodical approach to work with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Practical aptitude

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Watercare Services Ltd in New Zealand is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform chemical analyses on water samples and support the laboratory's quality system. You will contribute to safeguarding public health by delivering accurate results in a fast-paced environment.

Day-to-day duties include preparing reagents, calibrating and troubleshooting equipment, maintaining detailed analytical records, and keeping the laboratory safe, clean and well-organised.