Laboratory Technician - Sample Preparation and Registration Full-time
Sub-Type of Employment: Not Applicable
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. With about 55,000 staff in more than 900sites across 50countries, 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 professionalswho want to join a fast paced environment and grow their responsibilities quickly, in Australia, New Zealand or overseas.
Eurofins Food and Water Testing New Zealand provides range of class leading food, water, plant, soil and fertilizer testing, as well as horticultural services, auditing andtechnical 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, Sediments, Leachate, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Surface Water, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.
We currently have entry-level fixed-term full-time roles where the core function is to assist in the daily registration and preparation of samples delivered to our Hamilton site for residues testing.
Fixed term: From 19th February to 30th May 2024
Key tasks include:
Sample Registration : To receive and register samples without error, and within allowable time & temperature holding time requirements
To maintain the condition of samples prior to testing, preserving sample integrity
To store and maintain inventory of samples after testing, preserving sample integrity
Sample Preparation To process and test samples without error, and within allowable time and temperature holding time requirements
To maintain good lab practice at all times, to ensure the highest quality service to our customers
To maintain a positive, professional and safe working environment, being mindful of the company's Health and Safety procedures
The role would involve working a roster that would cover 40 hours a week typically Monday to Friday, and may require to work overtime when required
No laboratory experience required, but would be advantageous
Diploma / Degree in Chemistry, notrequired, but would be advantageous
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.
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