Posted 15 days ago
Expression of Interest for 6 month Fixed Term Microbiology Technician roles
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AsureQuality is hiring a Microbiology Technician for a 6-month fixed-term contract to prepare microbiological media and reagents, assist with sample preparation, and maintain laboratory records at their Lynfield Auckland lab during the busy Dairy Season.
About this role
Expression of Interest for 6 month Fixed Term Microbiology Technician roles
At AsureQuality, more than 1750 people share a common purpose: to uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food – a higher standard of quality and safety.
As Kaitiaki Kai – guardians of food, we take our responsibility seriously, supporting food producers and protecting the environments from which food comes.
We foster a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We’re committed to growing great people and providing opportunities for career advancement and meaningful work.
We are currently seeking a Technician to join our Microbiology Media team based at our Lynfield Auckland laboratory for 6 months on a fixed term contract for our busy Dairy Season. This role is to assist in sample preparation and pre-work as well as media preparation. You will gain invaluable experience for your technical career in a commercial Food Testing laboratory. We will need you to be available for 40 hours per week, working both weekend days.
This is an important role making media for our busy microbiology labs. You will need to be physically fit and able to stand for most of your shift.
Your key duties will involve:
- Preparation of Microbiological Media and Reagents
- Strictly adhere to all laboratory and regulatory quality assurance procedures
- Ensuring all relevant records are always kept up to date
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
Flexibility to work additional days or overtime would be ideal as our laboratory operates 7 days a week.
About you:
- Be studying or have attained a BSc, with a focus on Microbiology or Food Science.
- Previous work experience in a fast paced environment will also be beneficial to your success in getting this role. ( Hospitality or Retail)
- 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.
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.
Qualifications
BSc Food Science or Microbiology or experience in a busy retail or hospitality role.
Additional Information
Work for the largest Food Testing laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere.
At AsureQuality you will learn and be trained by a dedicated Technical Team. This is an opportunity to enhance your academic knowledge with hands on experience.
Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world - Join us today!
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