New Zealand Job Openings

Fonterra

Technical Officer - Analytical Science

FULL TIME

August 27, 2024

General Information

Date Published

28-Aug-2024

Advertising Ends

04-Sep-2024

Country

New Zealand

Location

Manawatu

Role Type

Science & Technology

Work Type

Permanent

ID#

9758

Position Description

About us | Ko wai mātou

We are a proud New Zealand Co-operative built by generations of farming whānau. We believe nutritious food is essential to sustain people today, and for future generations to thrive, which is why we challenge ourselves to find new ways to bring our dairy goodness to people around the world.

At our Research and Development Centre in Palmerston North, we know the smallest things can make a difference, so we research and develop products that last longer, stretch further, work faster, waste less, withstand more and taste better. Bringing together world class dairy products and the deep expertise of our people we work alongside the passionate, talented and innovative food professionals who are driving dairy industry and innovation.

About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Officer to join our Analytical Science team at our Research and Development Centre in Palmerston North on permanent basis.

As a Technical Officer your analytical experience will contribute to the delivery of new product and technology projects in Fonterra Innovation pipeline.

This is a hands-on role, your main focus will be conducting specialist testing on dairy-based formulations and associated food ingredients. You will be responsible for testing novel sample matrices generated in a research environment, using a wide range of modern and classical analytical chemistry techniques.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing technical training as required
Ensuring laboratory work is in compliance with the Quality Management System, including validation of results prior to release
Calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
Interpretation of results
Providing technical advice and guidance to laboratory stakeholders
Supporting strategic laboratory initiatives

About you | Ko wai koe

You’ll have a diploma or degree in chemistry / analytical chemistry or similar discipline or 2-3 years’ work experience in a dairy, food, pharmaceutical or commercial analytical laboratory.

To be successful in this role you will need:

Knowledge of food science, especially dairy products, is desirable
Experience with a range of analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, IC, Mass Spec, ICP, NMR and several wet chemistry methodologies
A thorough understanding of quality management systems as applicable in a regulated environment such as ISO or GLP
Experience using Microsoft Office applications and laboratory software systems (e.g. LIMS)
Ability to problem solve technical issues and lead analytical investigations
Able to work both independently and collaboratively when required.
Be actively involved in seeking continuous improvement in work practices and activities
Excellent communication skills, along with strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management abilities

Our story | To Tatou Korero

Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realising the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together.

Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit, guides a common strength and purpose
Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people at the heart of what we do
Kaitiakitanga ensures we care for the land, farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations
Whakaohooho inspires us all with excellent career development opportunities, benefits, flexibility, and balance to suit everyone's lifestyles and choices

Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.

Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together. You, me, us together.

Tᾱtou tᾱtou.

Applications will close at midnight on Wednesday, 04th of September.

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