Laboratory Technician

Company Overview

Eurofins Scientific is a leading global life sciences firm offering a comprehensive suite of analytical testing services across multiple sectors. With a presence in 57 countries, over 65,000 employees, and more than 950 locations, the company excels particularly in food, environmental, and pharmaceutical testing alongside agroscience CRO services. Its expertise extends to genomics, pharmacology discovery, forensic analysis, advanced materials, and clinical study support. The organization's decentralized yet rapidly expanding structure provides exceptional career growth opportunities in New Zealand and internationally.

Eurofins New Zealand serves the local market with top-tier testing and auditing services spanning food, water, plants, soil, fertilizers, and horticulture. The company operates laboratories across several cities, including Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch, and others, focusing on diverse sample types such as foods, soils, waterways, effluents, and sediments.

Role Summary

We seek entry-level Laboratory Technicians to join our Auckland Microbiology division. We consider permanent full-time and fixed-term contracts. The role may require shift work on afternoons or weekends.

Core duties involve supporting daily operations related to reception and precise testing of food, dairy, meat, and environmental samples in compliance with client requirements and accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct sample processing and testing accurately within required time and temperature thresholds.
• Manage storage and inventory of tested samples, ensuring preservation of sample integrity.
• Adhere to high standards of laboratory practice to deliver exceptional service quality.
• Follow company Quality and Procedures manuals and comply with relevant accreditation criteria.
• Maintain equipment and laboratory environment in optimal condition.
• Promote a positive, safe, and professional workplace aligned with Health and Safety regulations.
• Participate actively in ongoing process improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in a scientific field or equivalent experience is preferred, though part-time students may also be suitable.

Additional Information

Applications including CV and cover letter will be reviewed; however, not all candidates will receive responses. Only applicants already authorized to work in New Zealand or holding an appropriate work visa should apply.