Microbiology Supervisor/ Senior KTP

Eurofins

  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. With about 55,000 staff in more than 900 sites across 50 countries, Eurofins believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. Thanks to its decentralized structure and very strong growth, Eurofins provides unparalleled career opportunities for leaders and professionals who want to join a fast paced environment and grow their responsibilities quickly, in Australia, New Zealand or overseas.Eurofins Food and Water Testing New Zealand provides range of class leading food, water, plant, soil and fertilizer testing, as well as horticultural services, auditing and technical solutions, primarily to the New Zealand market. With a staff of over 350 we operate laboratories in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Taupo, Hastings, Queenstown, and Invercargill. We specialise in all Food types, Plants, Soils, Fertilizers, Potable Water, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Surface Water, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.Job DescriptionWe are currently seeking applications for a Supervisor / senior KTP role in our Microbiology Laboratory.
The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting the Team Leader with daily operations in the reading and reporting area.Duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Supervise the day-to-day operation of the department and report to the Team Leader on key aspects of the work to ensure production / reporting runs smoothly.
  • Have excellent organizational and planning skills as well as strong attention to detail.
  • Coach and build drive in the team towards achieving daily targets by managing daily operations efficiently.
  • Carry out confirmation testing, reading, entering and validation of results.
  • Taking care of exceptional samples, guiding the team and provide technical advice as required. Ability to analyse, define and effectively communicate any difficult and complex issues to the relevant personnel.
  • Serve as an operational point of contact for clients regarding all services performed in the lab when required.
  • Provide training to technicians.
  • Ensuring the quality of work produced in your area conforms. Perform duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
  • Participate in ILCP programmes.
  • Other tasks as directed by the Team Leader or Managers.
We are seeking candidates with up-to-date experience of commercial microbiology laboratories.QualificationsThe ideal candidate:
  • Minimum BSc or equivalent required, or 5+ years in a commercial laboratory.
  • Should be able to work as 2IC to the Team Leader.
  • Have testing lab experience in an ISO 17025 accredited microbiology laboratory, and is familiar with ISO 17025 requirements.
  • A strong work ethic in this production environment.
  • Interested in pursuing leadership opportunities.
  • Have a good understanding about effectively meeting targets / deadlines.
  • Efficient time management skills.
  • Be a clear, concise communicator.
  • Professional with positive attitude.
  • Experience as a Key Technical Personnel, and/or with method validation is an added advantage.
Additional InformationAll candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.

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