Production Laboratory Technician

1 week ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Livestock Improvement Corporation Full time

**At a glance**:
**Ref: 47228 | **Hamilton (Newstead) | **Lean Management/Continuous Improvement, Agricultural/Environmental, Production/Process Workers, Chemistry, Genetics, Laboratory Technician, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Reproduction, Research & Development, Manufacturing/Operations, Science | **Entry, Graduate, Experienced | **Fixed term, Part Time |**:
**About the Role**

We are recruiting for a team of seasonal staff to support our Artificial Breeding Operational laboratories through the peak season. This team will be responsible for carrying out bovine semen processing activities at one of our three laboratories, in order to achieve required levels of fresh bovine semen production. This will involve working in a fast-paced operational environment which is highly customer driven with a big focus on efficiency.

This is a fixed-term position for approximately 3 - 4 months.

Days of work and hours may vary based on work availability but will be a minimum of 40 hours per fortnight. We operate 7 days a week during peak season and use a 5 on 2 off roster. The two off days are consecutive but not necessarily Saturday or Sunday.

No experience is needed - Full training will be provided.

**About You**
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Able to follow standard operating procedures and health and safety guidelines.
- Enjoy working as part of a large team.
- Punctual and dependable.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- A willingness to learn a wide range of tasks.
- Good communication.
- A BSc, NZCS or equivalent qualification, or science background and/or laboratory experience is valuable but not essential.

**About Us**

We all have our improvement stories to tell. At LIC we believe in constant improvement, never settling and always striving for greatness. We know little improvements can add up to huge gains for our customers, and for our country. We value NZ primary industries and will do whatever it takes to support and grow our farmer community. We're down to earth and we're a diverse bunch - a mix of super smart scientists, veterinarians, farmers, salespeople and clever marketing folk. We are inclusive and count ourselves lucky to have people from all backgrounds working with us.

LIC is based in Newstead, Hamilton. Our campus is in a rural setting just outside Hamilton and includes a social club, swimming pool, onsite parking, tennis and volleyball courts and a café with great coffee and we believe there is always room for improvement

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