Technician - Sample Reception
We are currently recruiting for 1 full-time permanent Technician for our Sample Reception department. AsureQuality is the 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. However, this position offers a suitable candidate an opportunity to work Monday to Friday.
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.
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Qualifications
Adminstration and basic computer skills and used to working in a fast paced environment