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.
New Job Alerts
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Medical Outpatients Associate Clinical Nurse Manager

Hastings

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Senior Occupational Therapist

Auckland

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Out of Hours Clinical Midwife Manager - Maternity Services Mngt

Auckland

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Appointment Coordinator, Referral and Appointment Centre

Auckland

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Patient Safety and Quality Lead

Hastings

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland

Clinical Psychologist, Paediatric Consult Liaison Team, Starship Children's Health

Auckland

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Senior pharmacy technician - cold chain

Hamilton

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Te Whatu Ora

Clinical Nurse Manager - Central Region - NPHS

Napier

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Clinical Psychologist, Paediatric Consult Liaison Team, Starship Children's Health

Auckland

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Wellington

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Looking for similar job?
Omexom New Zealand

Technical Coordinator

Palmerston North

FULL TIME

August 23, 2024

View Job Description
Te Kura - The Correspondence School

SMS Technical Support Analyst

Wellington

FULL TIME

August 21, 2024

View Job Description
The Griffin’s Food Company

Technical Training Coordinator

FULL TIME

August 13, 2024

View Job Description
New Zealand Government

Technical Specialist (L3) - Technical Specialist Network

FULL TIME

August 19, 2024

View Job Description
NuFarm

Technical Specialist

Auckland

August 14, 2024

View Job Description
Wellington Water

Technical Advisor - Water Loss Investigations

Lower Hutt

August 16, 2024

View Job Description
See What’s New: Fonterra Job Opportunities
Fonterra

L4 Junior Operator - Packing, Te Awamutu Cream Plant

Taupo

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
Fonterra

Product Experience Science Manager

FULL TIME

November 13, 2024

View Job Description
Fonterra

Sales Specialist - Technical

FULL TIME

November 13, 2024

View Job Description
Fonterra

Consenting and Policy Project Manager - Auckland/Hamilton/Christchurch Based

Auckland

November 13, 2024

View Job Description
Fonterra

Senior Energy Optimisation Analyst

November 13, 2024

View Job Description
View More Jobs by Fonterra
New Job Alerts
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Medical Outpatients Associate Clinical Nurse Manager

Hastings

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Senior Occupational Therapist

Auckland

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Out of Hours Clinical Midwife Manager - Maternity Services Mngt

Auckland

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Appointment Coordinator, Referral and Appointment Centre

Auckland

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Patient Safety and Quality Lead

Hastings

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland

Clinical Psychologist, Paediatric Consult Liaison Team, Starship Children's Health

Auckland

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Senior pharmacy technician - cold chain

Hamilton

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Te Whatu Ora

Clinical Nurse Manager - Central Region - NPHS

Napier

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Clinical Psychologist, Paediatric Consult Liaison Team, Starship Children's Health

Auckland

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Wellington

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description