Technician - Microbiology
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Position Overview & Specifications
Opportunity:
An amazing opportunity is available for a Microbiology Technician to join our Christchurch Laboratory.
As Technician, you will be responsible for:
- Routine sample testing within the given turn-around-time (TAT)
- Strictly adhere to all laboratory and regulatory quality assurance procedures
- Ensure all relevant records are kept up to date at all times
- Use aseptic technique and maintain a clean and tidy work area
This is a Permanent role working 40 hours a week and will include one weekend day. Please be advised these opportunities may require some flexibility to work overtime as the lab is functioning 7 days a week.
About you:
We would love to hear from motivated individuals with a passion for food safety and quality. Ideally you will have or be:
- Bachelor of Science majoring Microbiology or equivalent
- Experience in qPCR technology or completed studies in this area (advantages)
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to work well under pressure
- Clear communications (both written and verbal)
- A passion for quality customer focus is essential
Benefits:
- Great training to kick start your technical career
- Bonus day leave and option to buy additional leave
- Employee volunteer programme
- Discounted healthcare insurance & other staff discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Parental Leave return to work support
- Long service recognition
- Study Support
About us:
Everyday our experienced team of 1800+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.
We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.
Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Technician - Microbiology roles across AsureQuality's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,741 - £40,759 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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