Technician - Sample Reception

1 week ago


Wellington City, New Zealand AsureQuality Full time

Permanent role + Free Onsite Parking + Kiwisaver
- Staff Discounts + Shift Work + EAP
- Laboratory Training & Development + No previous experience required

**Short Description**
Laboratory role + Training and Development + Work/Life Balance
**The Opportunity**:
We have a Permanent, hands on, opportunity with the AsureQuality Sample Reception Team in our Wellington Laboratory
This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to gain a breadth of knowledge and positive experience around laboratory practise in a commercial environment.
This role will see you
- Receive samples, from a variety of customer sources, to distinguish the speed, accuracy and suitability of the tests and testers to be assigned to them.
- Retain and dispose of expended samples
- Maintain an accurate record of areas such as temperature, cleaning and training records and
- The effective communication to internal and external customers answering queries, providing timely updates and communicating solutions.

**About you**
This is a shift based opportunity, 40 hours a week, with working days Tuesday to Saturday with some flexibility to work overtime as the lab is functioning 6 days a week. You will also be required to lift and carry bags of up to 10kg regularly.
To be considered for the role will require
- A passion for food safety and quality
- 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

Experience in a previous highly regulated environment and an interest in Science are well regarded in this role.
Please click the link attaching your CV and Cover letter outlining the skills and experiences you have in relation to those noted above.
We wish you the best of luck.
**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.
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.
**Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world - Join us today**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent



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