Lab Technician

18th September, 2026

Are you an early-career science graduate looking to build practical laboratory experience in an innovative R&D environment?

We are working with an exciting green technology business seeking a Laboratory Technician to join its scientific team. This is a hands-on role supporting research, product development and the production of biological materials used in testing and development programmes.

This isn't a role where you'll spend all day sitting at a bench. You'll be working with relatively large batches, preparing media, carrying out inoculation and supporting fermentation activities, so you'll need to be comfortable with the physical and practical side of laboratory work.

Starting as a temporary position, there is excellent potential for the opportunity to become permanent for the right person.

What you will do

• Prepare media and biological materials for laboratory and development work
• Carry out inoculation and support fermentation and sample production activities
• Produce high-quality samples in accordance with SOPs and laboratory procedures
• Assist with viability, contamination and other analytical testing
• Support process and fermentation improvement experiments

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biological sciences, biotechnology or a related field
• Some practical exposure to microbiology through study or previous laboratory work
• Comfortable undertaking physical laboratory work and handling larger batch preparations
• Good understanding of aseptic technique, quality procedures and accurate documentation

What's in it for you

• Build valuable hands-on experience within an innovative green technology environment
• Work alongside experienced scientists and technical specialists
• Gain exposure to microbiology, fermentation, product development and process improvement
• Develop practical skills beyond routine laboratory testing
• Contribute to the development of environmentally focused biological products
• Excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist to develop industry experience
• Temporary role with excellent potential to become permanent for the right candidate

How to apply
Click APPLY NOW or call Belinda at Scitex Recruitment on 09 200 3121 for a confidential discussion.
To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, or resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
Scitex specialises in permanent, contract and temporary recruitment – and has done so since 1987. We are here to engineer better Mondays.
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