Quality Control Laboratory Technician
About us
Douglas is one of New Zealand's greatest pharmaceutical success stories with an ever-expanding footprint into global markets. Privately owned, we're working to develop, trial, manufacture, test, pack and distribute the very best medicines, nutraceuticals and products around the world.
At Douglas there are around 630 of us - including top scientists, researchers, manufacturers, regulators, supply chain professionals and engineers, and together we're on a mission to make high quality, effective and accessible products for people who need it.
We're helping people with conditions like depression, schizophrenia, breast cancer, heart failure, severe acne, as well as people who need antibiotics and medicines to support their immune system.
About the role
We are currently looking for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician. The prime focus of this role will be to provide a high standard of housekeeping and cleaning throughout the laboratory. This is a physical role with some shifting and lifting as part of your regular day.
You will -- Ensure the laboratory and glassware are clean and tidy and that the equipment is available for the team during their shift
- Support general laboratory operations with tasks around audits and managing solution preparation
- Ongoing application of 5S principles
- Support chemical management activities
- Dust and solvent mask fit testing for staff
- Management of laboratory inventory and consumables
- Management of laboratory waste and expired materials
- Maintaining stocks of cleaning materials as required
About you
You will have/be:
- A COLLABORATOR - you work as part of and contribute to a high performing team
- A strong HEALTH & SAFETY approach - you think about "Health & Safety" with everything you do
- A CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT mindset - bringing critical thinking skills to ensure we are doing things better
- PROCESS DRIVEN - you will be able to follow instructions to the letter! We have heaps of SOPs that you will read, understand, and follow.
Please note this role will cover our afternoon shift which is 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
What we offer- Be a part of an exciting growth journey in an organisation that truly values their people
- Life and income protection insurance
- Grow your career in the specialist field of pharma manufacturing - lots of training and development
- THRIVE Wellbeing programme
- Regular onsite events to celebrate our diversity
- Five weeks leave from your sixth anniversary
- Discounted products from our consumer and nutraceutical ranges including Clinicians, BraveFace, Bio Oil, Nexcare, to name a few
Next steps
If you're invited to complete a video interview as the next stage of your application, we'd love you to embrace it. Video interviews allow more people the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to the hiring manager in a new and innovative way, giving you a better chance of securing your ideal role.Relax, be yourself and don't worry, we all feel a bit awkward in front of the camera.
If you are keen to be part of a true kiwi success story, apply today!
All applicants must undergo pre-employment screening and background check.
Legitimacy statement
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