Laboratory Analyst

Laboratory Analyst

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

Eurofins Food and Water Testing New Zealand provides range of class leading food, water, plant, soil and  fertilizer testing, as well as horticultural services and technical solutions, primarily to the New Zealand market. With a staff of over 354 we operate laboratories in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Taupo, Hastings, Invercargill and Queenstown. We specialise in all Food types, Plants, Soils, Fertilizers, Potable Water, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Surface Water, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater. 

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join our Invercargill team on a permanent full time basis. The main focus of this role is to work in our laboratory operations. Key responsibilities of this position will include:

• Perform routine analysis in an efficient and effective manner on all water and food samples coming into and passing through the laboratory.
• Complete all quality control records in accordance with quality requirements and work instructions.
• Carry out routine technical internal audits and assist the Quality Assurance Manager in any way
• Perform operation, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of equipment when required.
• Participate in preparation and validation of Standards, Internal Reference Materials or other Quality Controls.
• Set a good example regarding work ethics for other staff.
• Identify and report quality issues/deviations and implement the corrective and preventative actions.
• Help with the investigation of “out of specification” results or any other testing issues (e.g. retest required, equipment calibration failure etc.).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of their work area and processes, aiming for improved safety, quality, turn-around-time and efficiency.
• Act in accordance with the Eurofins Code of Ethics and the Code of Conduct of the Business, and all other relevant policies and procedures, as updated from time to time.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail, and proficient computer skills are essential
• Experience working within a commercial laboratory, preferably at a KTP level
• Desire to continually learn and improve
• Tertiary qualification in Science or equivalent qualification; or equivalent experience. 
• At least two year’s laboratory experience; experience in a commercial laboratory will be an advantage.
• Experience in using different equipment/instrumental and sample preparation techniques.
• Technical knowledge in the relevant scientific discipline.
• Good knowledge of standard office applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel.

Additional Information

All candidate CVs must be accompanied with a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this job, which will be reviewed. However, please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted. 

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.