Laboratory Analyst

About This Role

Working in laboratory operations is the main focus of this permanent full-time role in the Invercargill team. The Laboratory Analyst will perform routine analysis on water and food samples, ensuring quality control and contributing to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Eligible to work in New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa

Application Process

• All candidate CVs must be accompanied by a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this job

About the Company

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. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. Eurofins Food and Water Testing New Zealand provides a 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, it operates laboratories in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Taupo, Hastings, Invercargill and Queenstown.