Laboratory Assistant

**Laboratory Assistant**:
Join our Microbiology Laboratory team If you are a detail-oriented individual and are interested in science, we’re keen to hear from you.

**About the role**:
The role will support our analytical testing services, with general laboratory tasks such as sample preparation and cleaning glassware.

This is a full-time role, fixed term for 6 months, with some rostered weekend work as required (normally one in four) and public holidays as required.

**About you**:

- experience in a commercial laboratory, but not essential
- excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills
- excellent attention to detail

**Why work for us?**:
We are committed to being a Living Wage Accredited employer. We offer life and income protection insurance, wellness initiatives, and there are plenty of social events to get involved in

Within our Labs group, there are opportunities for career development and further training, as well as supporting other teams within labs for cross-team learning.

**About us**:
Cawthron Institute is New Zealand’s largest independent science organisation. Our analytical laboratories are IANZ 17025 accredited, providing expert laboratory testing services, from food and natural products to biotoxin testing and microbiology analysis.

**How to apply**:
Note: We may conduct some pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, verification of qualifications, eligibility to work in New Zealand, and background police checks.