About AsureQuality:
Everyday our experienced team of 1700+ 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.
AsureQuality's innovative methodologies and superior delivery systems place our laboratories amongst the best in the world. Many of our scientists are internationally acclaimed leaders in their field. We're committed to enabling Kiwi food exporters to take the very best of Aotearoa to the world.
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.
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for 2 full-time 6 month fixed term Technicians for our Sample Reception department. AsureQuality has largest Food Testing Laboratory in Australasia, based in Lynfield, Auckland. Our laboratory is open 7 days a week with rosters between 6am and 8:30pm.
This opportunity will involve working either Monday to Friday (12.00pm to 8.30 pm) or Tuesday to Saturday (9.00am to 5.30pm).
Key Responsibilities:
- Unpacking samples checking sample integrity on arrival.
- Registration of samples into the Laboratory system.
- Working in SR’s retention area, which involves Locating retention and disposal of ambient, chilled and frozen samples.
- Maintaining temperature records and keeping training records up to date.
- Assisting Customer Service and the Laboratory Technical teams with any queries.
- Splitting/subsampling samples by applying aseptic techniques for subsampling processes.
Key Requirements:
- Flexibility to work overtime at short notice is ideal.
- Good physical fitness, as you will work with the Retention Team moving samples to the allocated areas for Retention storage. This involves a lot of walking and handling samples up to 15Kg on a routine basis.
- Experience in a food laboratory, retail, hospitality, or production/warehouse environment would be an advantage.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to consistently producing high-quality work.
- Ability to thrive in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment.
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to meet targets and deadlines.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication abilities.
- A proactive approach to workplace safety.
Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world - Apply today!
Qualifications
Adminstration and basic computer skills and used to working in a fast paced environment