October 15, 2024

AsureQuality

Auckland City

OTHER & FULL TIME

Technician - Microbiology

The opportunity:
We are looking for a full time permanent Technician to join our Microbiology Team based at our Lynfield Laboratory. This opportunity sits within our General Microbiology and Media departments Successful applicants will be responsible for carrying out Microbiological analysis on routine samples and preparing media for your busy Microbiology Team.
Your key duties will involve:

Complete sample testing within the given turn-around-time (TAT)
Strictly adhere to all laboratory and regulatory quality assurance procedures
Ensure all relevant records are kept up to date at all times
Maintain a clean and tidy work area
Participate and contribute to working safely
Be actively involved in all the day to day improvement activities

Our laboratory is open 7 days a week and flexibility to work overtime at short notice is ideal. The roster on offer is Tuesday to Saturday. The successful applicant will be working a minimum of 40 hours per week. Please note shift work is involved in the processing team between 6.00am and 10.00pm.
About you:
We want to hear from motivated individuals who are keen team players with a passion for providing quality customer focus. Ideally you will have/be;

Recent graduate
Experience in a similar environment or worked in Retail or Hospitality
Passionate about Microbiology as a career
Good hand and eye co-ordination
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent time management and organisational skill
Clear communication (both written and verbal)

About us:
Everyday our experienced team of 1800+ 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.
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.
Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world - join us today!