Technician - Asbestos Unit

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Hill Laboratories Full time

Our commercial Laboratory has an opportunity for someone to join us in a full time position (based in our Christchurch Laboratory) as an Asbestos Preparation Technician.


This is a permanent position in a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment based in our Middleton branch, Christchurch. The role is completely laboratory based and is involved in the preparation of asbestos samples for analysis.

Ideal working hours will be 40 hours per week, typically from 10.30am - 7:00pm Monday to Friday, although we are flexible around this.

Key focus for the role

  • Conducting lab administration duties to ensure efficient ongoing delivery of a quality analytical service to our clients
  • Working closely with the extended team throughout Hill Laboratories
  • Supporting our clients' needs
  • Customer Service
  • Preparation of air filters for fibre concentration estimates
  • Preparation of bulk materials for asbestos presence / absence
  • Preparation of soil samples for asbestos presence/absence
  • Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
  • Use of our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to record asbestos sample preparation data.

Experience and skills

  • Previous experience in the asbestos industry or have a keen desire to gain experience in asbestos analysis (preferred but not required)
  • Customer service & communication skills are essential to the role
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A focus on quality and systems, and attention to detail
  • Be a team player
  • Great time management
  • A strong customer focus to deliver results
  • Drive and energy to achieve

What we offer

  • Laboratory training in a professional laboratory environment
  • Job related learning and development opportunities
  • Career advancement framework
  • Subsidised employee schemes, company social events and health initiatives
  • An environment for fostering & developing talent and enabling innovation & personal growth

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