Laboratory Technician - Sample Reception

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Laboratory Technician - Sample Reception 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 900 sites across 50 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 Food and Water Testing New Zealand provides a 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, 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 are currently seeking Laboratory Technicians to join our Auckland Microbiology Department.
We have both permanent full-time and fixed-term options available.
The core functions of the roles we have to fill are to assist in the daily operation of our Microbiology department, primarily in the Sample Reception area.
Depending on the position, these functions would include: Perform routine data entry of customer sample submissions into our Laboratory Information System (LIMS).
Assist with manual handling and logistics for the purchasing and procurement of laboratory supplies.
Working in the test processing areas, to receive, prepare and carry out accurate microbiological analysis of food, dairy, meat and environmental samples as required by our customers and accreditation bodies.
Minimum Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience is preferred, but not required.
As these positions are entry-level, this is suitable for recent graduates or someone with minimal formal qualifications.
Attributes: Attention to detail while performing routine or repetitive tasks.
Physically fit, as these roles do involve the physical handling of test material/media, with most tasks requiring technicians to be on their feet.
Able to take initiative, and work in a fair and responsible way.
Reliable and flexible, with the ability to work to a roster that may include morning/evening timings, and/or at least one weekend day per week.
Good time management skills are a must, in order to keep up with the pace of a busy production environment.
Act with integrity at all times.
Willing to learn and have a "can-do attitude." Able to follow instructions, either verbally directed or from scientific resources and SOPs.
Can communicate clearly and effectively across multiple teams.
All candidate CVs and cover letters 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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