Lab & Sampling Analyst

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Synlait Full time
Fixed Term Contract + Hands on laboratory role + growth area at Synlait

  • Analyst position + Canterbury base + springboard role
  • Training and development + dynamic & passionate team

The Role


This is a wonderful opportunity to springboard your career as a Lab & Sampling Analyst with a fantastic 6 month contract in a busy and professional team at our Dunsandel site.

The main responsibilities in this role include

  • Sub Sampling of Raw Materials and finished products
  • In Process laboratory Analysis, reporting and training of practise
  • Confirmation of specifications and release of in process items
  • Reporting of inconsistencies and positive management of problems.


Key to your success will be your proactive response to learning, your ability to aid others understanding of laboratory practises and your talent in building strong and supportive relationships with internal and external teams.


Skills and Experience
Please be aware this role is a 6 month contract and that the Dunsandel site has free parking, ECharging or you can catch the Synlait Shuttle to work

To be considered for this role will require

  • Experience in regulated laboratory environments (IANZ, ISO etc)
  • Knowledge of sub sampling in a dairy/food testing environment
  • Capability to aid others in their learning and direction
  • The ability and enthusiasm to learn proactively
  • Proactive mindset and Pride in your work and the accomplishments you achieve
  • A tertiary education in Science or Technology is highly regarded in this role


Please also be aware manual handling will be required, so you will need to pick up to 25kg loads on a regular basis.


Please click the link provided and ensure you include an up-to-date CV and cover letter summarising your abilities as requested above.


About Us


Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World We're shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking, and a new attitude.

We combine expert farming with state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.

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