Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

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 354 we operate laboratories in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Taupo, Hastings, Invercargill and Queenstown. 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 a vacancy for a Sample Receptionist at Eurofins Food Analytics NZ-Invercargill and we are seeking candidates for this exciting opportunity. 

It is a full time role

The purpose of the role is to receive samples into the Laboratory, register into the eLIMS and ensure samples are labelled correctly and provided to the analysts in a timely manner. You will also be involved in preparing sample bottles and providing bottle requests to our customers.  We seek an energetic and motivated professional to join our Invercargill team.   This position would suit someone who is well organised and comfortable working in a busy environment.

Key Position Objectives:

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager the role will focus on but is not limited to:

·        Registering samples into the laboratory’s eLIMS system

·        Delivering samples to the laboratory

·        Preparing new sample bottles including labelling.

·        Preparing sample kits and sending them to customers

·        Attention to detail, strong administration and proficient computer skills are essential

·        A tertiary degree in science is preferred but not essential

·        Experience working within a commercial laboratory would be an advantage·       

·        Must have a valid NZ work visa or be a NZ resident

All candidate CVs must be accompanied with a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this job, which 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.