Laboratory Technician - Sample Reception & Purchasing

About The Job ABOUT THE ROLE - Te tūranga mahi This is Permanent Position, working Tuesday - Saturday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, 40 hours per week. Come and join us in our state-of-the-art laboratory based at Mangere! We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Laboratory Technician - Sample Reception & Purchasing to be part of our fun-loving and dynamic team Quality and Food Safety team. You’ll play a critical part in ensuring laboratory samples are received, processed, tracked, and reported accurately, while also supporting the purchasing and management of laboratory consumables. Reporting to the Team Leader - Sample Reception & Purchasing you will be part of the Sample Reception & Purchasing team. You will: Receiving, registering, labelling, and distributing laboratory samples accurately and on time Applying aseptic sampling techniques across finished products, raw materials, and semi-finished goods Coordinating sample dispatch to internal and external laboratories and monitoring test progress Creating, checking, and distributing laboratory reports within agreed turnaround times Tracking sample status and communicating updates to key stakeholders Ordering laboratory consumables, managing stock levels, and processing purchase orders and invoices Maintaining laboratory documentation, records, and traceability in line with quality standards Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and efficiency Keeping laboratory and storage areas clean, organised, and audit ready About You ABOUT YOU - Mō Koe You enjoy working in a laboratory environment and have a continuous improvement mindset and great initiative when it comes to supporting the team. To be successful in this role, you will have: Certificate or diploma in a relevant laboratory, science, or technical field At least 1 year of experience in a laboratory environment supporting sampling, sample registration, purchasing, or administration Experience working with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or similar systems A working understanding of laboratory quality standards (such as ISO‑based systems) and safe work practices Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working across teams Intermediate computer skills and a willingness to learn new tools and systems A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement About Us ABOUT US - Mō Mātou Do things your way. The way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s all up to you. Working here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself. Always looking to bring the outside in to continuously improve our ways of working as well as our Danoner’s day to day experience, we have been awarded Winner of the 2020 Employer of Choice awards through the NZ HRD Awards and we are proud of our Certification as a Great Place to Work company 2025. Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU. Danone is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply! WE OFFER - Tatau We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance lives and provide genuine value. Our Benefits - Nga Painga Medical insurance paid for by the company for you and discounts for your whānau Free life insurance Flu vaccination, free annual medical checks, and free onsite car parking, Discount in our products and at a range of retailers. Gym and cafe discounts. Annual Bonus Scheme Fresh fruit every day. 4% Kiwisaver contribution and so much more! 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service Performance-related incentives and annual reviews We believe everyone has talent, something which comes natural to you. Your uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energizes you. Proving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone both locally and abroad. We support our employees to take ownership of developing their career within Danone and encourage moves across (as well as within) our varying functions and businesses. We are passionate about developing and growing our team of leaders, and that could soon include you! At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health. We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarters are in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe, and our products are sold in over 120 markets. Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work. Visit our website WE ARE DANONE to find out more about us. How to Apply If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead and seize the moment. Click on the APPLY button and share your resume with us before 8 May 2026. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company. No Recruitment Agencies please. ABOUT YOU - Mō Koe You enjoy working in a laboratory environment and have a continuous improvement mindset and great initiative when it comes to supporting the team. To be successful in this role, you will have: Certificate or diploma in a relevant laboratory, science, or technical field At least 1 year of experience in a laboratory environment supporting sampling, sample registration, purchasing, or administration Experience working with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or similar systems A working understanding of laboratory quality standards (such as ISO‑based systems) and safe work practices Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working across teams Intermediate computer skills and a willingness to learn new tools and systems A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement ABOUT US - Mō Mātou Do things your way. The way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s all up to you. Working here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself. Always looking to bring the outside in to continuously improve our ways of working as well as our Danoner’s day to day experience, we have been awarded Winner of the 2020 Employer of Choice awards through the NZ HRD Awards and we are proud of our Certification as a Great Place to Work company 2025. Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU. Danone is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply! WE OFFER - Tatau We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance lives and provide genuine value. Our Benefits - Nga Painga Medical insurance paid for by the company for you and discounts for your whānau Free life insurance Flu vaccination, free annual medical checks, and free onsite car parking, Discount in our products and at a range of retailers. Gym and cafe discounts. Annual Bonus Scheme Fresh fruit every day. 4% Kiwisaver contribution and so much more! 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service Performance-related incentives and annual reviews We believe everyone has talent, something which comes natural to you. Your uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energizes you. Proving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone both locally and abroad. We support our employees to take ownership of developing their career within Danone and encourage moves across (as well as within) our varying functions and businesses. We are passionate about developing and growing our team of leaders, and that could soon include you! At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health. We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarters are in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe, and our products are sold in over 120 markets. Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work. Visit our website WE ARE DANONE to find out more about us. How to Apply If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead and seize the moment. Click on the APPLY button and share your resume with us before 8 May 2026. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company. No Recruitment Agencies please.