Water Quality Laboratory Technician – Training & Benefits

Watercare Services Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland is seeking a chemist to perform chemical analyses on water samples, support quality systems, and contribute to the city’s water infrastructure. The role involves shift work Sunday to Thursday.

You will work with reagents, calibrate equipment, maintain records, and help keep the laboratory safe and well-organised. A chemistry qualification, strong analytical skills, and comfort with computers are essential. Graduates are welcome to apply.

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 excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analysing samples, preparing reagents, calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Maintaining accurate analytical records in accordance with quality systems.
• Carrying out site inspections to maintain a safe, clean and well-organised laboratory.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Detail orientation

Education

Chemistry degree

Job description

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland is seeking a chemist to perform chemical analyses on water samples, support quality systems, and contribute to the city’s water infrastructure. The role involves shift work Sunday to Thursday.

You will work with reagents, calibrate equipment, maintain records, and help keep the laboratory safe and well-organised. A chemistry qualification, strong analytical skills, and comfort with computers are essential. Graduates are welcome to apply.