Laboratory Technologist
About Us
Verified Lab Services (VLS) is an independent laboratory providing specialist testing services to New Zealand's horticultural and food industries. With laboratories in Te Puke, Ōpōtiki and Kerikeri, we provide analytical testing, maturity clearance, ethylene analysis and pest monitoring across a range of primary industries.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced laboratory professional to contribute to our existing laboratory operations and the development of new testing capabilities.
The position combines hands-on laboratory work with the research, development and implementation of testing methods. You will help introduce new technologies, improve existing processes and ensure methods are technically sound and suitable for routine application.
Key Responsibilities
Perform laboratory testing and provide technical support across laboratory operations.
Research, develop, validate and implement new testing methods.
Evaluate and introduce new equipment, technologies and analytical techniques.
Prepare technical documentation, validation reports and standard operating procedures.
Troubleshoot methods and identify opportunities to improve laboratory performance.
Contribute to the development of new laboratory services and capabilities.
About You
You will be a technically capable laboratory professional with strong problem-solving skills and an interest in developing and improving testing methods.
Ideally, you will have:
A tertiary qualification in laboratory science, microbiology, molecular biology, analytical chemistry or a related discipline.
Experience in a commercial, research or IANZ accredited laboratory.
Experience or demonstrated capability in method development, validation, verification or implementation.
An understanding of laboratory quality systems, quality control and technical documentation.
Strong analytical, investigative and troubleshooting skills.
Experience in biological or microbiological testing, analytical chemistry or molecular techniques would be advantageous.
If this sounds like you, click apply below, we'd love to hear from you!
