Laboratory Technical Officer - Equipmentat Ministry for Primary Industries -

Laboratory Technical Officer

• EquipmentRole type: Permanent full-timeLocation: Wallaceville, Upper HuttSalary band & range: General Salary Range G
• $67,658 to $89,957 depending on skills and experience Do you want to work in an organisation that is ‘Growing and protecting New Zealand' and focused on the success of the primary industries for the benefit of all New Zealanders?

• Kōrero mō te TūrangaThe Ministry for Primary Industries has a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Laboratory Technical Officer (LTO)
• Equipment, to join the Assurance, Biosafety and Containment Team at MPI's Animal Health Laboratory.

• Equipment position is a key role in the effective functioning of the laboratory with key responsibilities including:Whole of life asset management of AHL laboratory equipmentDevelopment, maintenance and continual improvement of appropriate lab equipment asset management systems, records and reportingManagement of laboratory equipment servicing and maintenanceContract management for servicing and maintenance of lab equipmentThe role involves building effective working relationships with all laboratory teams and the Senior LTO
• Procurement and Resources.

• MōuOur ideal candidate will have:NCEA Level 3 or equivalentExperience working with a range of laboratory equipmentExperience complying with Health and Safety regulationsExperience of asset management systemsExperience working within and across teamsEffective communication (verbal and written)Strong attention to detail and quality focusAbility to work within the constraints of and follow the procedures used in a PC3+ containment laboratoryCapacity to plan work in line with priorities and coordinate work activities with othersA good understanding of office procedures and/or government department protocolsYou do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply.

• Mō tō mātou RōpūThis role reports to the Team Manager Assurance, Biosafety & Containment.

• Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua Our role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk.

• Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua Additional MPI leave days Annual Wellness payment Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames https://www.mpi.govt.nz/about-mpi/careers/working-mpi/benefits/ Are you ready to make a difference?
• Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities.

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