Water Quality Microbiologist — Impactful Lab Role

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

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited in Waikato is seeking a Microbiologist to apply standard water microbiology methods on samples from drinking water, pools, lakes and wastewater facilities, ensuring reliable results and public health protection.

Daily tasks include recording results, preparing media, quality control, maintaining equipment, and supporting process improvements and staff training.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Experience in an IANZ accredited routine testing laboratory.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to strict protocols.

Responsibilities

• Recording and reporting test results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Preparing media/reagents.
• Quality control and quality assurance, including audits.
• Maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.
• Supporting continuous improvement and training teammates.

Skills

Microbiology

Bacterial culturing

Molecular biology

Microscopy

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Microbiology

Job description

Watercare Services Limited in Waikato is seeking a Microbiologist to apply standard water microbiology methods on samples from drinking water, pools, lakes and wastewater facilities, ensuring reliable results and public health protection.

Daily tasks include recording results, preparing media, quality control, maintaining equipment, and supporting process improvements and staff training.