Laboratory Technician

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. With about 65,000 staff in more than 950 sites across 57 countries, Eurofins believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. Thanks to its decentralized structure and very strong growth, Eurofins provides unparalleled career opportunities for leaders and professionals who want to join a fast paced environment and grow their responsibilities quickly, in Australia, New Zealand or overseas.

Eurofins New Zealand provides range of class leading food, water, plant, soil and  fertilizer testing, as well as horticultural services, auditing and technical solutions, primarily to the New Zealand market. With a staff of over 350 we operate laboratories in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Taupo, Hastings, Queenstown, and Invercargill. We specialise in all Food types, Plants, Soils, Fertilizers, Potable Water, Sludge, Soil & Sediments, Leachate, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Surface Water, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater. 

We are seeking entry-level Laboratory Technicians to join our Auckland Microbiology department, with permanent full-time and Fixed Term roles considered.

Positions will include working on a roster that includes either an afternoon start, or on a Saturday or Sunday on an ongoing basis.

The core functions of the roles we have available are to assist in the daily operation of our core testing departments. These functions include working in the test processing areas to receive and carry out accurate analysis of food, dairy, meat and environmental samples as required by our customers and accreditation bodies.

Dependent on the role, key duties may include:-

• To process and test samples without error, and within allowable time & temperature holding time requirements
• To store and maintain inventory of samples after testing, preserving sample integrity
• To maintain good lab practice at all times, to ensure the highest quality service to our customers
• To operate in accordance with the company's Quality and Procedures manuals and to comply to the company's various accreditations
• To keep the lab and equipment in a good physical condition at all times
• To maintain a positive, professional and safe working environment, being mindful of the company’s Health and Safety procedures
• To be willing to work on continuous improvement initiatives 

• Tertiary qualification in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience is preferred, or this role is potentially suitable for students still studying on a part-time basis. 

All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.  

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.