Technician -Vitamins

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AsureQuality is hiring a full-time Technician in the Vitamins Testing Team at the Auckland Laboratory. The role involves performing sample testing to tight turn-around times, strictly following QA procedures, maintaining accurate records, and keeping a clean, safe workspace. The lab operates seven days a week, and you will be required to work one weekend day with flexibility for overtime. You’ll gain on-the-job experience in the Southern Hemisphere’s largest food testing lab. Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Food Science, or Medicinal Chemistry; instrumentation experience with GC or HPLC is preferred; ability to thrive in a fast paced, detail oriented environment and to work well in a team. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight relevant degree, hands-on instrument work, TAT performance, and alignment with AsureQuality’s Kaitiaki Kai mission.

Company Description

Everyday at AsureQuality our experienced team of 1700+ 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. 

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Technician in our Vitamins Testing Team in a full time position, based at our Auckland Laboratory.  This is a great opportunity to work alongside experienced Technicians and gain experience in the Southern Hemispheres largest Food Testing Laboratory

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that sample tests are carried out using the correct methods within the agreed time frames. You will have the advantage of learning on the job gaining invaluable experience.  

Your key duties will involve; 

• Completing sample testing within the given turn-around-time (TAT) 
• Strictly adhere to all laboratory and regulatory quality assurance procedures 
• Ensuring all relevant records are kept up to date at all times 
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area 
• Participate and contribute to working safely 

Flexibility to work additional days or overtime would be ideal as our laboratory operates 7 days a week.  You will be required to work one weekend day.

About you: 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Graduated with a Bachelor of Science, with a focus on Chemistry or Food Science. 
• Experience with instrumentation preferred (GC,HPLC etc) 
• You can hit the ground running, so those with direct experience in Chemistry will be at an advantage. 
• Previous work experience in a fast paced and high pressure environment will also be beneficial to your success in getting this role. 
• Team player that can remain focused while doing repetitive tasks and cope with regularly changing priorities. 
• Excellent attention to detail coupled with fantastic time management skills will see you do well in the AsureQuality environment. 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Food Science or Medicinal Chemistry

Additional Information

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! 

Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world - Join us today!