Field Technician (Avocado Sampler)

Company Description

Eurofins 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 Description

We have a Field Technician vacancy for the upcoming avocado sampling season running from May - July 2024. 

Key objectives of the role:

• Carry out avocado sampling as per standard operating procedures a various orchards throughout Northland. 
• Sampling is completed in a timely manner to ensure external clients’ requirements are met / exceeded.
• Significant driving is required at times.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, ensuring a safe and hazard-free work environment.
• Act in accordance with the Eurofins Code of Ethics, and all other relevant policies and procedures, as updated from time to time. 

The will be 1-3 days of sampling per week depending on sample volume requested ( 8 - 24 hours per week)

Qualifications

No qualifications required but you will need to be physically fit for the sampling and driving. Previous sampling experience would be advantageous 

NZ FULL driver license is a must.

All training and vehicle provided for the role.

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.