Laboratory Chemist

New Zealand Steel, a wholly owned subsidiary of BlueScope, manufactures and markets a range of flat rolled steel products for the building, construction, manufacturing and agricultural sectors. You may know us for our flagship COLORSTEEL® brand.

**What you will be doing**:
While reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the key focus of the role includes analysis of water and environmental samples and provision of technical support to other chemistry laboratories within the Department to meet internal and external customer requirements.

This role gives opportunities of growth and development within New Zealand Steel and could be a steppingstone to move into more senior positions which would see you involved in the operation and management of other laboratories within the Chemistry Department. This is an 8hr days Monday to Friday role however due to the continuous nature of our operations you may be required to work additional hours when needed.

**What you will bring to the role**:
To be considered for this role you must have previous laboratory experience along with strong work ethic and great attention to detail, you will need to have a minimum qualification of NZCS / BSc or similar in chemistry, Chemical engineering, or its equivalent along with the following:

- Proven experience in environmental / analytical laboratory procedures
- Experience in implementing and maintaining 17025 laboratory accreditation and quality systems
- Excellent computer skills particularly the Microsoft Suite
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work both autonomously and in a team
- A current driver’s licence
- An uncompromising approach to health and safety

**What we can offer**:
Being part of the BlueScope brand makes us a strong and successful global company offering connections throughout the world and providing access to resources and tools from the wider business. We believe our people are our strength and embrace diversity and inclusion as we aim to have the right people in the right roles to move us into the future.

We have opportunities for learning and development, extended parental leave support, additional week of paid annual leave after three years of service, unique work location, onsite medical centre, free parking, an excellent remuneration package and a supportive team environment.

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