Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Hill Laboratories Full time

Hill Labs is a nationwide analytical testing laboratory, offering quality services to clients across multiple market sectors including agriculture, environmental and food.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our leading New Zealand organisation in a part time permanent capacity. This position is based in our commercial laboratory in Christchurch. We are looking for someone who is self-disciplined with the ability to follow set procedures and take the initiative when necessary.

**This role will be working in the Microbiology team part time (8 Hours); Rostered hours will be Friday.**

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out laboratory operational activities to ensure efficient ongoing delivery of a quality analytical service to our clients whilst gaining practical training in a professional laboratory environment.

**KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for preparation of in house media such as agars and broths for the microbiology lab.
- Conducting lab operational duties to ensure efficient ongoing delivery of a quality analytical service to our clients
- Calibration and maintenance of lab equipment
- Knowledge of and an ability to follow ISO 17025 guidelines
- Working closely with the extended team within the branch

**ABOUT YOU**
- May have a tertiary qualification in science or relevant discipline
- May have practical and theoretical chemistry and/or microbiology knowledge
- Previous commercial laboratory experience advantageous
- Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills
- Good attention to detail and excellent computer skills
- Able to work effectively (individually and within a team environment) with minimum supervision by following detailed laboratory instructions.

**OUR ORGANISATION & BENEFITS**

We provide an excellent environment for fostering and developing talent and enabling innovation in a family-friendly, values driven and mature New Zealand owned business.

We are leaders in our field and on the world stage, our laboratory facilities are equipped with industry leading technology and instrumentation.

Our staff gain value from a wide range of benefits such as job related learning and development opportunities, a career advancement framework, subsidised employee schemes as well as more holistic benefits such as social events and health initiatives.

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