Chemistry Analyst - 2 vacancies available

Job description

(Airport Oaks, Auckland, New Zealand)

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Chemistry Analyst , you will join our Chemistry Lab team of 9 – part of the wider Quality and Food Safety team, located at our production plant in Airport Oaks.You will:

·  Carry out analytical, physical and sensory testing in an accurate and timely manner
·  Handle chemicals and consumables, disposal of chemical waste; safely operating lab equipment, maintenance and calibration of equipment
·  Ensure adherence to methods and procedures as per ISO17025:2017 andtraceability for all work completed
·  Participate in audits, Proficiency studies and troubleshooting equipment/methods as required

Please note – we have 2 vacancies available:

·  Permanent opportunity, working Sunday-Thursday, with the main purpose ofconducting testing in accordance with approved standards.
·  12-month fixed-term opportunity, working Monday-Friday working specifically on our Product Shelf Life & Physical Properties project. In this role, you will be responsible for physical properties testing, formulations, shelf life testing and reporting.

ABOUT YOU

You must have a tertiary qualification in Food Science or Chemistry . You enjoy working in a detail-oriented environment and are always looking for opportunities to learn and problem-solve.

To be successful you will have:

·  Previous Laboratory experience (must-have), familiarity with ISO 17025 and competent MS Office skills
·  Ability to take ownership of your work and drive for results
·  Impeccable attention to details , strong communication skills and ability to multi-task with accuracy
·  The drive, commitment and resilience needed to succeed in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

ABOUT US

Danone’s mission is Bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have to impact the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.

Danone Nutricia Specialised Nutrition produces specialty foods for infants and young children, and our mission “We make every day count for you and your baby” gives meaning to everything we do.We operate out of 3 sites in New Zealand in Auckland and Balclutha, where our teams undertake the manufacturing, distribution, and development of our infant milks and toddler supplements with market leading brands.

WE OFFER

·  A chance to make a difference to our society through Specialised Nutrition
·  A supportive team environment and an empowering manager who gives you autonomy and accountability
·  Endless possibilities to develop and accelerate your career
·  Free life/medical insurance (T&C's applied), free fruit, 4% Kiwisaver contribution and so much more!

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!

WHAT’S NEXT?

Opportunities like these don’t come around often and we will review applications as they are submitted, so if this sounds like you – get in quick!

Apply via the link below before the closing date of 7 June 2020 . Please note that only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

No Recruitment Agencies please.