Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand AsureQuality Full time
Fixed Term Role (6 months)

  • Fast paced, communicative, laboratorybased role with AsureQuality in Wellington
  • Utilise your passion for environmental solutions and chemistry knowledge.
  • Technician position developing your knowledge of laboratory techniques

The Opportunity
AsureQuality are looking for a Technician for their Wellington based laboratories who has the highest attention to detail, communication skills and standards of quality and safety


This is a role where you will work in extraction and testing with the Environmental team, preparing, and analysing samples in a variety of environmental aspects with the bonus of working with instrument operation and data processing.


Your ability to provide exemplary attention to detail and communicate clearly with other members of this team will provide the springboard to success as you build your knowledge and repertoire of laboratory skills and commercial business familiarity.

This position is fixed term until January 2025 to cover our seasonal workload requirements.

About you


This is a shift-based opportunity, 40 hours a week, with working Tuesday to Saturday with some flexibility to work overtime as the lab functions 6 days a week.

To be successful in the role will require

  • A passion for science and environmental issues
  • Some knowledge of chemistry principles and laboratory techniques
  • Previous experience working in a fast paced, communicative environment
  • Exemplary attention to detail and both written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent data management and the ability to prioritise process
  • Pride in what you do, the quality of your work and a true team ethos
  • A tertiary education in Chemistry or similar area is well regarded in this role

About us:


Everyday our experienced team of 1800+ 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.

AsureQuality's innovative methodologies and superior delivery systems place our laboratories amongst the best in the world. Many of our scientists are internationally acclaimed leaders in their field.


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.

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