Casual Laboratory / Media Technician

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Eurofins Food Analytics NZ – Casual Laboratory / Media Technician, Auckland

Eurofins is a global provider of Bioanalytical services in the Food, Environmental and Pharmaceutical sectors.

With 35,000 staff in 400 locations in 44 countries, we have the most comprehensive global coverage of the global food supply chain in our segment.

In New Zealand, we provide Food, Environmental and Pharma based analytical solutions to customers taking product to market for both the domestic and export sectors.

Eurofins laboratories apply consistent testing methods in their laboratories and have an enviable 130,000 analytical methods database accessible at all locations through a worldwide laboratory information systems framework.

Eurofins personnel around the globe assist customers with their analytical needs to test or verify their food, environment and pharmaceutical supply chains as they take products to market.

Role description:

We are currently seeking entry level Laboratory Technicians to join our Auckland Microbiology Department.

The core functions of roles we have to fill are to assist in the daily operation of our Microbiology department. These functions include working in the test processing and media preparation environments to receive and carry out accurate microbiological analysis of food, dairy, meat and environmental samples as required by our customers and accreditation bodies. Key duties may include:-

• To process and test samples without error, and within allowable time & temperature holding time requirements
• To produce media for microbiological tests (including agars, broths, tubes, re-agents, etc.) to the required specifications.
• To maintain good lab practice at all times, to ensure the highest quality service to our customers
• To operate in accordance with the company's Quality and Procedures manuals and to not do anything which would jeopardise the company's various accreditations
• To keep the lab and equipment in a good physical condition at all times
• To maintain a positive, professional and safe working environment, being mindful of the company’s Health and Safety procedures
• To be willing to work on continuous improvement initiatives

   

   

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience is preferred, but not required. As these positions are entry level, they are suitable for recent graduates or potentially for students still studying on a part-time basis.

   

Experience:

• Practical knowledge of basic microbiological or food handling techniques such as aseptic technique, use of basic laboratory equipment (pipettes, spreaders, filtration units etc), experience in a production environment, and experience working as a part of a large team are all desirable, but can be trained on the job.

   

Attributes:

• Attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks
• Able to take initiative, and work in a fair and responsible way
• Reliable and flexible, with the ability to work to a rostered shift that may include 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

In return, Eurofins will provide a strong career path within a team that is one of the fastest growing service providers in the region.

If you think you have what it takes to be part of our team and kick-start your career in science, then send your CV and a short cover letter to us via the link above.

3 July 2018