About AsureQuality:

Everyday our experienced team of 1700+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety. We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.

AsureQuality's innovative methodologies and superior delivery systems place our laboratories amongst the best in the world. Many of our scientists are internationally acclaimed leaders in their field. We're committed to enabling Kiwi food exporters to take the very best of Aotearoa to the world.

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.
 

We are currently recruiting for 3 Technicians in our Sample Reception department to cover our upcoming Dairy Season.  These roles are fixed term for 6-9 months. Our laboratory is open 7 days a week with rosters between 6am and 8:30pm.  You will need to be flexible as most of our team work a weekend day in their roster.

Based at our Lynfield Laboratory you will be part of the largest Food Testing Laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unpacking samples checking sample integrity on arrival.
• Registration of samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Maintaining temperature records and keeping training records up to date.
• Splitting/subsampling samples by applying aseptic techniques for subsampling processes. 

Key Requirements:

• Flexibility to work overtime at short notice is ideal.
• Good physical fitness, able to lift 10Kg on a routine basis.
• Experience in a food laboratory, retail, hospitality, or production environment would be an advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to consistently producing high-quality work.
• Ability to thrive in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to meet targets and deadlines.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication abilities.
• A proactive approach to workplace safety.

Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, preferably in a regulated environment with some knowledge of quality procedures. Good eye for detail and at least basic computer literacy.

This is a great opportunity to work in a large-scale commercial laboratory.  You will learn on the job and be trained and mentored by a dedicated team. 

Apply on line today!

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