Technicians - Microbiology Christchurch, England
Job description
The opportunity:
Exciting times for our Christchurch laboratory, we are expanding and will require further Permanent Technicians to cover the workload. This is a fantastic opportunity to join AsureQuality and be part of the largest group of Food Testing laboratories in Australasia. In these roles you will be responsible for carrying out Microbiological analysis on routine samples and ensure our customer's products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
Your key duties will involve:
- Complete sample testing within the given turn-around-time (TAT)
- Strictly adhere to all laboratory and regulatory quality assurance procedures
- Ensure all relevant records are kept up to date at all times.
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
- Participate and contribute to working safely.
- Be actively involved in all the day to day improvement activities.
Our laboratory is open 7 days a week and flexibility to work overtime at short notice is ideal. You will be required to work one weekend day as part of your roster. The successful applicant will be working a minimum of 40 hours per week.
About you:
We want to hear from motivated individuals who are keen team players with a passion for providing quality customer focus. We are looking for people with the following skills and att
- Recent graduate
- Experience in a similar environment or worked in Retail or Hospitality
- Passionate about Microbiology as a career
- Good hand and eye co-ordination
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent time management and organisational skill
- Clear communication (both written and verbal)
Benefits:
- Great training to kick start your technical career
- Bonus day leave and option to buy additional leave
- Employee volunteer programme
- Discounted healthcare insurance & other staff discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Parental Leave return to work support
- Long service recognition
- Study Support
About us:
Everyday our experienced team of 1800+ 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.
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!
