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Eurofins Laboratory technician - Chemistry in Wellington, New Zealand
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 61,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 59 countries and operating more than 940 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Eurofins Food and Water Testing New Zealand provides range of class leading food, water, plant, soil and fertilizer testing, as well as environmental and horticultural services and technical solutions, primarily to the New Zealand market. With a staff of over 359 we operate laboratories in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Tauranga. We specialise in all Food types, Plants, Soils, Fertilizers, Potable Water, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Surface Water, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.
We have a permanent full-time position available for a Laboratory Technician to work from Tuesday to Saturday within the General Chemistry section of our Chemistry team at Eurofins ELS in Wellington, and we are seeking candidates for this exciting opportunity.
The purpose of the role is to carry out accurate analysis of soil, water and waste water samples as required by the customer. Commercial Laboratory testing background is preferred.
Key Position Objectives:
Reporting to the Chemistry Laboratory Manager the role will focus on but is not limited to:
Prepare samples for analysis by mixing, filtering, blending and weighing, in accordance with sample/analysis requirements and preparation methods
Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment/instruments as required
Complete all quality control records in accordance with quality requirements and work instructions.
Good knowledge of chemistry tests, including Nitrate/Nitrite, Ammonia, Chloride is preferred.
Certificate / Diploma in Laboratory Techniques; or equivalent qualification; or significant laboratory experience.
Experience in a commercial laboratory handling FIA, IC and other instruments will be an advantage.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to structure thoughts deliberately, logically and directly.
Knowledge of standard office applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Must have a valid NZ work visa or be a NZ resident
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 Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.