Field Technician

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. With about 45,000 staff in more than 800 sites across 47 countries, Eurofins believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. Thanks to its decentralized structure and very strong growth, Eurofins provides unparalleled career opportunities for leaders and professionals who want to join a fast paced environment and grow their responsibilities quickly, in Australia, New Zealand or overseas.

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, Queenstown, Invercargill, Taupo and Hastings. 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. 

Based at our Dunedin site we are currently seeking a full time Field Technician to join our Dunedin Laboratory on a permanent basis. The core functions of the role we have to fill are to assist with the collection of samples from customer sites, utilising your time efficiently to meet the sampling programme needs. You will be responsible for the collection and timely delivery of samples you collect and customer samples from a range of locations throughout the Dunedin and Clutha areas, able to work individually and adhere to the company's health and safety guidelines. 

Upon commencement of employment a training plan will be initiated for the Technician. This will include all basic sampling tasks appropriate for the work area.  As the Technician develops and becomes more competent and familiar with the Basic Job Responsibilities described below they may be trained in more advanced areas of laboratory operations.

Key duties may include:-

• To plan and carry out the days sampling programme to make the best use of time and to travel the least distance possible.
• To accurately record details relating to time, place and on site measurements
• To receive and send samples without error, and within allowable time & temperature holding time requirements
• To carry out any daily duties delegated from senior staff
• To operate in accordance with the company's Quality and Procedures manuals and to not do anything which would jeopardise the company's various accreditations and reputation
• To keep the vehicles and equipment in good physical condition at all times
• To maintain a positive, professional and safe working environment, being mindful of the company’s Health and Safety procedures
• To be willing to work on continuous improvement initiatives

• Full clean New Zealand drivers licence (essential)
• Attention to detail, proficient computer skills are highly essential
• A tertiary qualification in science is desirable but not limited to. A background in science or candidates with life experience will also be considered.
• Experience working within a fast paced commercial environment will be advantageous.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new tasks/ extra workloads at short notice

If you have the necessary skills and experience, please submit a resume and a cover letter no later than the Friday 27th of March, please note shortlisting will commence as applications come in.

All candidate CV's must be accompanied with a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this job. 

Please note this is a permanent full time position for 40 hours/week, with hours of work for this role 0700-1530 Monday to Friday.

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