Forensic Senior Technician

2 weeks ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Te tūnga The role We are seeking a Senior Technician to join the Forensic Drug Chemistry Laboratory for a full time fixed term contract until February 2026.

This role is based within the Forensic Business group and is located at our Mount Albert Science Centre (MASC) in Auckland.

In this role, you will be involved in :

Providing technical assistance in the scientific examination of items for forensic and drug checking purposes to the specified standard,
Preparing samples for analysis, carrying out that analysis (using FTIR, GC, GCMS or HPLC) and reporting results with supporting documentation to the reporting scientist,
Tracking the examination and analyses through a laboratory information management system (LIMS)
Undertaking instrument maintenance and calibration (including FTIR, GC, GCMS and HPLC),
Day to day technical, quality assurance and administrative tasks to support the outputs of the Drug Chemistry Laboratory.

Kia angitu koe About you To be successful in this role, you will have some or all of the following :

A relevant tertiary qualification in science (preferably chemistry), with experience in an analytical testing laboratory.
Experience in the use of analytical instrumentation including microscopes, FTIR, GC, GCMS and HPLC is desirable.
Experience of following laboratory protocols, recording experimental findings and preparing reports.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with a moderate level of relevant computer skills.

The ability to demonstrate basic understanding of Te Reo me ona tikanga Māori and understanding of the principles and values that uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ngā painga The benefits
5 weeks annual leave, 15 days sick leave and an additional 3% Kiwisaver employer contribution.
Annual volunteer day to support an organisation or issue you care about in the community.
Discounted healthcare insurance & access to special retail discounts.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a confidential and free counselling service.
Opportunities for on-the-job learning, career development and coaching within a supportive work environment.

Mō mātou About Us Since 1992, ESR has been dedicated to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders and the environment.


With locations in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington (Kenepuru and Wallaceville), we use world-leading science to monitor disease, test food and products, safeguard our water, and support the justice sector.

Through consistent collaboration with experts and iwi, we aim to address crucial issues for a better future in Aotearoa.
Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our Toitū Carbonreduce Certification.

As an accredited Living Wage employer, we prioritise our employees' wellbeing, providing a supportive environment for their growth and development.

Tono mai Apply Now We encourage applications from those with an understanding of or a willingness to develop their capability in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and / or te reo Māori.

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