Laboratory Technician

### Job Description**Our Opportunity**We are currently seeking a **Laboratory Technician** who will be able to make a strong contribution to this high performing team and culture within **Meadow Fresh Christchurch**. You will be responsible for performing a range of tests and analysis on products produced, taking responsibility for the communicating, and addressing of needs both within the Lab and for our customers. Along with this you will ensure testing follows the required procedures stipulated within the Laboratory quality systems and procedures.**Key accountabilities of the role include:*** Perform routine product analysis and assist in the daily operation of the Laboratory.* Report formally with clear and concise report writing and be able to communicate with a range of staff at various levels.* To communicate with production staff with regards to sampling and test results.* Notify Production Managers of critical process or product non- compliances as soon as possible. Assist with additional testing and trace back work where required.* Ensure that chemicals and equipment are handled and used correctly. Assist in identifying and correcting potentially hazardous practices or conditions* Participate in organising and performing project work. Writing up and reporting and checking results.* Where appropriate, under the training system, train staff to ensure that they produce accurate results using consistent techniques.**Shift Pattern:****Rotational shifts- 3 days on, 2 days off. (5am – 3pm or 8am – 6pm)****About You:** To be successful in your application, you will have:* Tertiary qualification in chemistry, microbiology, or food sciences (desirable).* Food industry manufacturing experience.* Dairy Industry or IANZ Laboratory experience advantageous.* Strong understanding of chemistry/microbiology and Laboratory techniques, preferably those used in dairy product analysis.* Strong communication skills both verbal and written.* Knowledge of GMP and HACCP desirable.* A true team player.**What we can offer you:**Goodman Fielder New Zealand is one of the largest branded food manufacturers and suppliers in New Zealand, serving customer needs with a portfolio of iconic, trusted food brands that New Zealanders have grown up with and enjoy every day.We are passionate about our brands and products and strive to be the best place to work in New Zealand. We are looking to retain talented and passionate individuals in our business and advertising internal vacancies is part of our internal talent practice.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to develop a career in food manufacturing. At Meadow Fresh Christchurch we can offer career advancement in one of the largest food manufacturers in New Zealand. If this sounds like you, apply NOW!!### LocationThe easiest way to use the Job Search is to enter one or more wordsas Keywords and the Job Search will find jobs with any of your keywords in theskills, position title or location. However, the job search has more advancedsearching capabilities that allows you to include, exclude or even match wordstogether.A keyword is any word you wish to pinpoint in yoursearch. It may be a skill you have, a company you wish to work for, or thename of a particular project you want to look for.#### Spaces and Case SensitiveLeave one space only between words and do not include commas (**,**).The search field is not case sensitive. **Example:** *Account Management*#### Intelligent Alias MatchingThis technology looks for and matches all commonly used/abbreviated terminology to ensure you get themaximum results to your search. **Example:** *Accounts Receivable*,the search will look for accounts *rec* and *acct rec*#### Include a \”Key\” WordTo include a word in your search, place a plus sign (**+**) directly in front of the word you wish to include.Do not leave a space between the plus sign and the word. F. **Example:** *Accounts +Management*#### Exclude a \”Key\” WordTo exclude a word from your search, place a minus (**-**) sign directly in front of the word you wish to exclude.Do not leave a space between the minus sign and the Please place all exclude \”KEY\” words at the end of your list! **Example:** *Accounts -Management*#### Match Words that must Appear TogetherTo search for two words together, place double quotes (**\” \”**) around the words. **Example:** *\”Accounts Clerk\”* #J-18808-Ljbffr