Seasonal Lab Technician

7 days ago

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Hill Laboratories Full time

**Located right next to Baypark in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, we are seeking Seasonal Kiwifruit Laboratory Technicians to join our team. We need your help to build on the success of the last couple of seasons **The role offers a great opportunity to gain laboratory experience, gain an understanding of the Kiwifruit season, work as part of a team, and earn some money.

**THE ROLE**

Seasonal Kiwifruit Laboratory Technicians carry out routine kiwifruit maturity testing on samples on behalf of our client Zespri to determine if samples meet minimum clearance criteria and assess fruit quality.

This role is for a Fixed term period from March to May, working variable hours. Hours will be agreed to meet yours and the requirements of the business which operates 7 days a week. You will be required to be available to work a minimum of 3 days per week (and up to 6) including at least one weekend day.

Main shift default start time is 2pm (start time can alter) and usually finishes between 8pm and midnight.

Our laboratory operations start ahead of the kiwifruit harvest and offer a variety of tasks.

**KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Routine maturity testing on samples that may include:

- Weight, Firmness, Colour, Dry Matter, Brix, Seeds
- Sample Reception
- Fruit Disposal
- Cleaning/Housekeeping

**ABOUT YOU**
- Self-disciplined with proven ability to follow set procedures and take the initiative when necessary
- Team player, able to create a good working relationship with other staff in the team and across the company
- Ability to demonstrate resilience and adapt quickly to change
- Good analytical/technical skills - attention to detail, accuracy & precision
- Good level of English
- Basic computer skills
- A desire to proactively look for continual improvement
- Experience working in a laboratory environment is advantageous but not required
- Flexible with hours of work, recognising that this work is seasonal and has peaks and troughs throughout the season
- Willing to work additional hours as required
- Have your own cell phone for receiving text messages (to receive shift information/communications

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- ** A variety of shift hours suitable for all, including retirees and backpackers**:

- ** Pay rate $23.65 + 8% Holiday Pay**:

- ** Productivity based incentives**

Hill Laboratories is a family-friendly, values driven and mature New Zealand owned business. As a Seasonal Laboratory Technician you will be part of a great team providing services to the wider kiwifruit industry. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with one of NZs leading commercial laboratories.

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