Expression of Interest - Chemistry Technicians Fixed Term

Company Description

Everyday our experienced team of 1600+ 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.

Job Description

We are currently seeking Technicians to join our Chemistry team based at our Lynfield Auckland laboratory for 6-9 months on fixed term contracts for our busy Dairy Season. We will be starting successful candidates from June. These roles are to assist in sample preparation and pre-work. You will gain invaluable experience for your technical career in a commercial Food Testing laboratory. We have three rosters we need to cover, Tuesday to Saturday, Sunday to Thursday and Thursday to Monday. All applicants will need to be prepared to work at least one weekend day.

Your key duties will involve:

• Completing sample testing within the given turn-around-time (TAT)
• Strictly adhere to all laboratory and regulatory quality assurance procedures
• Ensuring all relevant records are always kept up to date
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area

Flexibility to work additional days or overtime would be ideal as our laboratory operates 7 days a week.

About you:

• Be studying or have attained a BSc, with a focus on Chemistry or Food Science.
• Previous work experience in a fast paced environment will also be beneficial to your success in getting this role.
• Team player that can remain focused while doing repetitive tasks and cope with regularly changing priorities.

Excellent attention to detail coupled with fantastic time management skills will see you do well in the AsureQuality environment.

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!

Qualifications

BSc Food Science or Chemistry

Additional Information

Work for the largest Food Testing laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere. At AsureQuality you will learn and be trained but a dedicated Technical Team. This is an opportunity to enhance your academic knowledge with hands on experience. Join us today - Apply on Line Today!

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