Expression of Interest for 6 month Fixed Term Microbiology Technician roles

At AsureQuality, more than 1750 people share a common purpose: to uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food – a higher standard of quality and safety.

As Kaitiaki Kai – guardians of food, we take our responsibility seriously, supporting food producers and protecting the environments from which food comes.

We foster a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We’re committed to growing great people and providing opportunities for career advancement and meaningful work.

We are currently seeking Technicians to join our Microbiology team based at our Lynfield Auckland laboratory for 6 months on fixed term contracts for our busy Dairy Season.  These roles are to assist in sample preparation and pre-work as well as media preparation. You will gain invaluable experience for your technical career in a commercial Food Testing laboratory. We will need you to be available for 40 hours per week, working both weekend days.

Your key duties will involve:

• Completing sample testing within the given turn-around-time (TAT)
• Strictly adhere to all laboratory and regulatory quality assurance procedures
• Ensuring all relevant records are always kept up to date
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area

Flexibility to work additional days or overtime would be ideal as our laboratory operates 7 days a week. 

About you:

• Be studying or have attained a BSc, with a focus on Microbiology or Food Science.
• Previous work experience in a fast paced environment will also be beneficial to your success in getting this role.
• Team player that can remain focused while doing repetitive tasks and cope with regularly changing priorities.

Excellent attention to detail coupled with fantastic time management skills will see you do well in the AsureQuality environment.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.

BSc Food Science or Microbiology preferred.

Work for the largest Food Testing laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere. 

At AsureQuality you will learn and be trained by a dedicated Technical Team.  This is an opportunity to enhance your academic knowledge with hands on experience. 

Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world - join us today!

Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world - Join us today!