61548 Technical Assistant - Chemistry Laboratory (Fixed-Term 9months) - Plant & Food Research

Technical Assistant - Chemistry Laboratory

Hops Team

Motueka, New Zealand

Vacancy number: 61548

Fixed-Term 9months

20 Hours per week minimum

Join our Hops team and play an important role supporting commercial and research laboratory activities. This hands-on position is ideal for someone with an interest in chemistry, science, food science, brewing, or laboratory operations and who enjoys working accurately and methodically in a laboratory environment.

What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua

• Prepare hop samples for chemical analysis and support analytical testing activities.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment while following laboratory procedures and quality standards.
• Accurately record laboratory data and assist with inventory, stock management, and day-to-day laboratory operations

What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako

To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are:

• NCEA Level 3 or an equivalent qualification.
• An interest in science, chemistry, food science, brewing, or data management
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to learn laboratory equipment and analytical systems and follow laboratory procedures accurately.
• Good data entry, record-keeping, and organisational skills.
• Willingness and ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals using appropriate PPE.
• Reasonable level of physical fitness and ability to undertake laboratory-based manual tasks.

A copy of the Position Description is available for you to view once you click on the ‘apply’ button.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

When your work environment fits your values and your lifestyle, it is a better place to be. Our campuses are green, open, and developing, allowing you to enjoy your work and be productive at the same time – we make sure our people feel supported and enjoy being part of the team.

About us | Ko wai mātou

We're building something new. On 1 July 2025, AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion came together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute. Now, we are more than 2200 people working to support the growth and resilience of the bioeconomy in New Zealand and beyond.

Together, our world-class science can do more to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing; protect and enhance ecosystems from biosecurity threats and climate risks; and develop new bio-based technologies and products.

For further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.

We welcome applicants who are excited to join us on this change journey.

Applications close on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 5:00pm