Chemistry Laboratory Technician

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The Three Waters team is fundamental to supporting life, sustaining good health, protecting the environment, enabling growth and contributing to our social, cultural and economic outcomes.

We are looking for a Chemistry Laboratory Technician to join our team of technical experts on a 6 month fixed term basis. Based at the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant, the IANZ-accredited Laboratory provides analytical services to a number of Council units and is responsible for monitoring drinking water, environmental waters, wastewater, effluents, and trade waste discharges.

This is a diverse and unique role where your duties will cover sample collection, sample preparation, and analysis of surface waters, wastewaters, soils, environmental and trade effluent samples. You'll use both wet chemistry and instrumental techniques, with field work also forming part of the role.

Day to day you will:

• Collect and sub-sample treatment plant wastewater samples, environmental monitoring samples (rivers and estuary), industrial waste samples, and undertake other field work as required in all weather conditions.
• Provide cover for trade waste collection, registration, and sub sampling when required.
• Register and receive samples into the Laboratory Information System.
• Undertake chemical analysis of waters, wastewaters, river and estuarine waters, trade effluents, sewage, soils, and sediments.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

• Have an appropriate tertiary qualification in Chemistry.
• Hold a current full NZ Driver Licence.
• Have a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and be naturally organised.
• Be able to integrate effectively within a small team.
• Have a basic understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.
• Be passionate, able to work unsupervised, respond effectively to a changing environment, and willing to pitch in where required.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

To view the position description, please click on the link at the foot of the page.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any accessibility support to apply for this role, please reach out to us at [email protected]

• Hours of work - Full time 40 hours
• Position - This is a 6 Month fixed term opportunity with an inmediate start avaiblable
• Location - This position is primarily based at Pages Road Laboratory, 210 Pages Road, Bromley
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $35.77 to 39.74 per hour. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - 14 August 11:55 PM

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.