Laboratory Technician

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 61,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 59 countries and operating more than 940 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296  billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Agroscience Australia/New Zealand is a leading provider of analytical services, regulatory consulting and technical support to the crop protection industry, seed businesses and veterinary medicine companies. Our technical activities involve conducting field and laboratory studies to determine the safety and efficacy of new agrochemicals, veterinary medicines/pharmaceuticals and crop varieties.  We offer outstanding technical knowledge and project management skills, and are experts in managing field and laboratory studies, including GLP residue studies, analytical method development and physico-chemical property testing.

Job Description

Responsibilities for this role will include but are not limited to:

• Sub-sampling of test samples.
• Operation and maintenance of test equipment.
• Calibration duties.
• Receipt and storage of test samples including logging in to the master schedule when required.
• Housekeeping, including daily laboratory cleaning and maintenance. 
• Performing analyses as per instructions of the Laboratory Manager or SPCsin accordance with stipulated test procedures.
• Preparation of stock standard solutions.

Qualifications

• Candidates that have completed a Diploma or certificate in chemistry or equivalent will be preferred.
• Previous experience would be advantageous; however, training will be provided to the suitable candidate.
• Knowledge of standard office applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel would be preferred

About you:

• Physical ability to perform manual handling tasks as required.
• A ‘can do’ attitude and willing to work as part of a productive and safety-focused team.
• Quick learner, able to pick things up fast, and versatile in approach.
• Team player who can work well with others.
• Enthusiastic individual with an eagerness to learn.

Additional Information

All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.  

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.