Riverlea, Waikato Region, New Zealand · On-site
LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated…
Skills: PCR Testing, ELISA Testing, ISO 17025 Standards, Sample Preparation, Laboratory Reporting
Riverlea, Waikato Region, New Zealand · Hybrid
LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated…
Skills: Interpersonal Communication, Technical Writing, Laboratory Processes, Word Processing, Spreadsheets
Riverlea, Waikato Region, New Zealand · On-site
LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated…
Skills: Customer Service, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills
Riverlea, Waikato Region, New Zealand · On-site
LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated…
Skills: Customer Service, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Administrative Support
Riverlea, Waikato Region, New Zealand · On-site
LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated…
Skills: PCR Testing, ELISA Testing, ISO 17025 Quality Standards, Sample Preparation, Laboratory Reporting
Riverlea, Waikato Region, New Zealand • On-site
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The role involves preparing bovine and caprine samples for testing and reporting the results within the Animal Health Laboratory. Additionally, the technician is responsible for implementing and maintaining ISO 17025 quality standards.
Candidates should have commercial laboratory experience, specifically with PCR, ELISA, and ISO 17025 standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment are required.
LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated on-farm software, and great customer service, all designed to help farmers make smarter decisions every day.
As a proud generational co-operative, we’re here for farmers, their families, and rural communities, not just for today, but for the future. And none of it happens without our people. Whether on farm, in the lab, or behind the scenes, every one of us plays a part in helping New Zealand farmers succeed.
We're looking for A full-time Laboratory Technician and 3 Seasonal Lab Techs to join our Animal Health Lab Team, which is part of the Operations and Service Group. This role reports to the Animal Health Team Leader. The role is based at our Riverlea Road site.
Preparation of a range of Bovine and Caprine samples for testing in our Animal Health Laboratory
Reporting on results
Implementation and maintenance of ISO 17025 quality standards for all laboratory practices
We are looking for someone who has:
Experience working in a commercial laboratory, preferably under ISO 17025 standards
Experience in PCR and ELISA testing
Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks and work collaboratively across teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence around computers and using software interface
A high level of motivation and ability to work in a fast paced/high throughput environment
A consistently high level of accuracy and attention to detail
At LIC we believe in constant improvement, never settling and always striving for greatness. We know little improvements can add up to huge gains for our customers, and for our country. We value NZ primary industries and will do whatever it takes to support and grow our farmer community. We're down to earth and we're a diverse bunch - a mix of super smart scientists, veterinarians, farmers, salespeople and clever marketing folk. We are inclusive and count ourselves lucky to have people from all backgrounds working with us.
We offer great employee benefits - extra leave days per year, family leave for new parents, discounted insurance, employee shares scheme, mental health & well-being program, internal training programmes and an employee assistance programme to name but a few!
There's always room for improvement
LIC is an agritech and herd improvement co-operative which empowers livestock farmers through the delivery of superior genetics and technology. Headquartered at Newstead, Hamilton, we’ve got more than 800 staff based around New Zealand with offices also located in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia. We believe there’s always room for improvement and are one of New Zealand’s largest private investors in Research & Development, at more than 5% of revenue – well above the 1% NZ primary sector average. Our innovation led-growth strategy has an ongoing focus on the core NZ dairy industry and puts our farmers at its heart. Find out more www.lic.co.nz.
Offices: 605 Ruakura Rd, Newstead, Waikato 3286, NZ
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