Laboratory Technician - Animal Health (Seasonal)

LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated on-farm software, and great customer service, all designed to help farmers make smarter decisions every day.

As a proud generational co-operative, we’re here for farmers, their families, and rural communities, not just for today, but for the future. And none of it happens without our people. Whether on farm, in the lab, or behind the scenes, every one of us plays a part in helping New Zealand farmers succeed.

About the Role:

This is a seasonal role of 6 months, supporting the animal health laboratory through its peak testing period. We are looking for Laboratory Technicians to join our team, from November – April. These are fulltime positions (40 hours/week) Monday – Friday.

This role reports to the Animal Health Team Leader and is based at our Riverlea Road site.

Your role will be responsible for:

• Preparation of a range of Bovine and Caprine samples for testing in our Animal Health Laboratory

• Reporting on test results

• Implementation and maintenance of ISO 17025 quality standards for all laboratory practices

About You:

We are looking for someone who has:

• Ideally, experience working in a commercial laboratory

• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks and work collaboratively across teams

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Confidence around computers and using software interfaces

• A high level of motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced / high throughput environment

• A consistently high level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Ideally experience in PCR or ELISA testing, which would be highly advantageous

About Us:

At LIC we believe in constant improvement, never settling and always striving for greatness. We know little improvements can add up to huge gains for our customers, and for our country. We value NZ primary industries and will do whatever it takes to support and grow our farmer community. We're down to earth and we're a diverse bunch - a mix of super smart scientists, veterinarians, farmers, salespeople and clever marketing folk. We are inclusive and count ourselves lucky to have people from all backgrounds working with us.

If you’re after a rewarding and social career with people who embrace our company values of Integrity, Innovation, Spirit of Co-Operation, In-tune and Passion, then we would consider ourselves lucky to welcome you on-board.