Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. With around 45,000 staff in more than 800 sites across 47 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 decentralised 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 range of class leading food, water, plant, soil and  fertilizer testing, as well as horticultural services and technical solutions, primarily to the New Zealand market. With a staff of over 350 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 are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Food Chemistry lab.

In this role you will:

• Perform and carry out routine analytical testing of food and dairy samples
• Test  results entry into our eLIMS
• Recording and data entry of records and results.
• Maintenance of lab equipment and instruments
• Able to work in weekend as per the roster

To be considered for this role you will have:

• A BSc in chemistry or similar degree
• Minimum 2 years in a similar laboratory role
• Experience using lab equipment and instrumentation
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Good record keeping
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Good time management skills  

 You need to have excellent attention to detail as well and have great problem solving skills to join this company.

You will be self-motivated and have an investigative mind-set. You will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to impart knowledge and encouragement to others within the business. Your ability to identify and implement improvements and efficiencies in the team while ensuring required standards are maintained will see you succeed in this role.

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.