**Chemistry Lab Technician**:
**About the role**:
The purpose of this role is to provide research and analytical testing support for the Chemistry Team within Cawthron's Commercial Laboratories.
**About you**:
- BSc. or equivalent qualification
- Minimum of three years relevant experience in a commercial IANZ 17025 laboratory environment
- Strong general laboratory skills (e.g., use of balances and pipettes, etc.)
- Knowledge and experiences in automated laboratory instrumentation (namely ICP-MS, GC, GC-MS, LC, and LCMS) desired
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Competency in using LIMS system would be desirable.
**Why work for us?**:
Cawthron Institute is New Zealand's largest independent science organisation who aim to create a better future for oceans, rivers, and lakes and the communities that depend on them through the delivery of world-class science. We are also proud to be a not-for-profit which was founded over 100 years ago by local philanthropist Thomas Cawthron.
Based in beautiful, sunny Nelson we are a living-wage employer with a vibrant, dynamic, friendly, and diverse workforce with many social clubs and events to join in on, as well as support to develop your career and enhance your skillset.
Our Chemistry team specialises in a large range of IANZ-accredited food analysis including nutritional panel and contaminates; alongside our Medsafe-approved GMP-certified testing which focuses on testing herbal, nutraceutical, and dietary supplements. With a diverse testing suite, the successful applicant be working with an experienced and supportive team with the opportunity for career development and training.
**About us**:
Cawthron Institute is New Zealand's largest independent science organisation who aim to create a better future for oceans, rivers, and lakes and the communities that depend on them through the delivery of world-class science. We are also proud to be a not-for-profit which was founded over 100 years ago by local philanthropist Thomas Cawthron.
Based in beautiful, sunny Nelson we are a living-wage employer with a vibrant, agile, friendly, and diverse workforce with many social clubs and events to join in on, as well as support to learn and enhance your skillset.
**How to apply**:
**Laboratory Technician (Level Two)**Position Description**:
📌 Chemistry Lab Technician
🏢 Cawthron Institute
📍 Adelaide