Tegel Foods Ltd is an iconic New Zealand brand with a long history of producing a wide variety of high-quality products delivered throughout New Zealand. We are proud to be helping families eat well every day.
As a market leader in our industry, it's our challenge that we stay ahead and continue to deliver world-class products that our customers and clients love. Achieving this takes a highly skilled and experienced team to help hold us to those standards and stay number one in our industry.
About the role
Right now, we are on the hunt for an experienced Senior Laboratory Technician to join our small but busy Christchurch microbiology laboratory team. You will be based onsite at our Hornby factory providing day-to-day supervision of the laboratory whilst ensuring accuracy and timely results are achieved.
The role encompasses leading a team to undertake general laboratory testing procedures, maintaining quality systems, and adhering to various standards. The key to your success will be in your ability to lead and guide the team to ensure all requirements of our internal and external stakeholders are met.
Responsibilities include:
Day-to-day supervision of the laboratory including organisation of workload, prioritisation of testing, providing guidance, and meeting reporting requirements.
Manage the upkeep of the laboratory's quality systems, ensuring that any changes are clearly communicated to the team.
Offer technical support, oversee training and development, and lead investigations.
Ensuring compliance to ISO 17025 and other regulatory standards.
Promote a safe working environment and adhere to all health and safety requirements.
Requirements:
Tertiary Qualification in Science, ideally microbiology or food science related field
At least five years' previous experience working in a microbiological laboratory environment
Supervisory experience
Strong understanding of quality systems and ISO 17025
Meticulous attention to detail, including clear and accurate record keeping.
What's in it for you?
We pride ourselves on finding the best people to join our diverse team and in return we are offering you:
Competitive remuneration
Great team and workplace environment
Life Insurance and medical insurance
Staff sales on our products
How to apply
This is a rare opportunity so please visit our careers site and submit your application if this role aligns with what you're looking for.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or citizenship.
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