Laboratory Technician - Part Time (20 hours)
The role:
Reporting to the Product Development Manager Sports & Foods, we are looking for a Laboratory Technicianto join our Product Development Sport and Food team in East Tamaki. In this role you will work as part of NPD team and will provide technical service and support to our Product Development Technologists. This is a busy role filled with variety where you will be sampling ingredients, responding to technical queries and conducting sensory testing.
This is a part-time, permanent role of 20 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the development of product formulations
• Manage the day to day running of the PD lab including ingredient sampling
• Coordinate the sensory testing of new, existing and competitor products
• Assist QA and QC teams investigate product and ingredient quality questions

About you:

• Demonstrate good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Prove yourself to be pragmatic, pro-active, and solutions focused
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Computer literate – Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
• Prior experience in a laboratory technician role will be considered an advantage

Ideally, you’ll have some lab experience, but whether that is in a previous workplace or a university lab, is not a problem for us. We are looking for someone who is as committed and high performing as the rest of the team. We work under high pressure and tight deadlines, so you’ll need to thrive in that environment, work well in a team and be physically fit. We are seeking dynamic and motivated people with high attention to detail, solid time management and strong interpersonal and team skills.
What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary
• Great discount on our products
• Access to discounted health insurance.
• A day off on your birthday
• Wellness initiatives
• Supportive work environment

About us:
Vitaco is the home of an outstanding collection of leading New Zealand and Australian supplements, health food and sports nutrition brands. Our four power brands, Nutra-Life, Healtheries, Aussie Bodies and Musashi have been empowering healthier lives in Australia, New Zealand, and over 30 countries world-wide for over 100 years.
Health and wellness is our passion. From our best-in-class manufacturing capabilities to our dedicated customer service team, Vitaco employs over 500 team members in New Zealand and Australia dedicated to providing the highest quality products for consumers all over the world.
Applications will be considered before the closing date.
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