Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Laboratory Technician
Job Description
We are seeking entry-level Laboratory Technicians to join our Auckland Microbiology department, with permanent full-time and Fixed Term roles considered.
Positions will include working on a roster that includes either an afternoon start, or on a Saturday or Sunday on an ongoing basis.
The core functions of the roles we have available are to assist in the daily operation of our core testing departments. These functions include working in the test processing areas to receive and carry out accurate analysis of food, dairy, meat and environmental samples as required by our customers and accreditation bodies.
Dependent on the role, key duties may include:-
- To process and test samples without error, and within allowable time & temperature holding time requirements
- To store and maintain inventory of samples after testing, preserving sample integrity
- To maintain good lab practice at all times, to ensure the highest quality service to our customers
- To operate in accordance with the company's Quality and Procedures manuals and to comply to the company's various accreditations
- To keep the lab and equipment in a good physical condition at all times
- To maintain a positive, professional and safe working environment, being mindful of the company’s Health and Safety procedures
- To be willing to work on continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience is preferred, or this role is potentially suitable for students still studying on a part-time basis.
Additional Information
All 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.