Laboratory Technician

**At a glance**:
**Ref: 46830 | **Manawatu, Palmerston North | **Lean Management/Continuous Improvement, Production/Process Workers, Laboratory Technician, Manufacturing/Operations | **Graduate, Experienced | **Permanent, Full Time |***:
**About Us**

LIC have been providing innovative farming solutions for over 100 years, and today, we're proudly NZ's leading Agri-tech and dairy herd improvement cooperative. We value the NZ farming industry and are proud of our successful contribution to this sector. Our vision is to improve prosperity and the productivity of our farmers, and we want great people like you to join us on our journey

We have a great opportunity to join our team as a Laboratory Technician in our Awahuri Semen Processing Laboratory. Reporting to the European Union Semen Collection Centre and Laboratory Manager, this role involves the processing and analysis of bovine semen, laboratory hygiene, data entry and stock control in SAP.

**About You**

Our laboratory environment is highly customer driven with a major focus on quality and efficiency by adhering to strict European export protocols as well as H&S guidelines. A willingness to learn, be flexible and carry out a wide variety of tasks is also important.

We are looking for a person who has:

- Tertiary qualification in science, equivalent or science background
- Laboratory experience with comprehensive knowledge of processes and procedures is preferred
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent teamwork and prioritising skills
- Highly motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail

A full driver's licence is required.

The role provides the opportunity to join a supportive team, in a progressive and forward-thinking organisation, at the cutting edge of agri-tech.

**Job code**: 46830

**Applications closes**:2 May 2024