CareerPlan

61548 Technical Assistant - Chemistry Laboratory (Fixed-Term 9months) - Plant & Food Research - Careers at Science New Zealand

Motueka, TasmanFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-03

Core

Support commercial and research laboratory activities by preparing hop samples for chemical analysis, operating lab equipment, and managing inventory.

Role type

Technical Assistant - Chemistry Laboratory

Builds

Analytical test results for hops

Domain

Food science / Brewing / Chemistry

Required skills

Sample preparation, laboratory equipment operation, data recording, inventory management, safety compliance with hazardous chemicals, manual labor

Preferred skills

Interest in science, chemistry, food science, brewing, data management

Technologies

Laboratory analytical systems

Responsibilities

Prepare hop samples for chemical analysis, operate and maintain laboratory equipment, record laboratory data and manage stock

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC