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Production Technician / Associate Production ScientistArotec Diagnostics Limited • New Zealand
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Production Technician / Associate Production Scientist

Production Technician / Associate Production Scientist

Arotec Diagnostics Limited • New Zealand
1 day ago
Job description

AROTEC Diagnostics Limited is an award-winning New Zealand–based biotechnology company, established in 1996, specialising in the manufacture and supply of high-quality diagnostic reagents to the global healthcare industry. With nearly 30 years of expertise and customers in more than 30 countries, AROTEC is recognised for innovation, quality, and scientific excellence.

Positions Available

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team in the following positions : Production Technician, Associate Production Scientist.

About the Roles

This position supports multiple operational areas, including Production, Quality, and Supply Chain. Duties rotate across departments, providing a varied and engaging workload and excellent learning opportunities. This role reports to the Quality Manager and is on-site 40 hours per week.

Associate Production Scientist

The primary responsibility of this role is the production of high-quality immunological reagents using chromatography techniques, maintaining quality production output, and continuous process improvement. This role reports to the Production Workstream Leaders and is on-site 40 hour per week.

General Production & Laboratory Support

  • Processing of raw materials.
  • Preparation of production buffers and communal laboratory buffers.
  • Meeting key metrics, and objectives.
  • Maintaining accurate laboratory records, results, and documentation.
  • Ensuring all work is completed according to SOPs, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Reviewing and checking laboratory records and results for accuracy and compliance.
  • Use, calibration, and routine maintenance of laboratory and facility equipment.

Quality & Documentation

  • Supporting Quality Assurance activities and administrative tasks.
  • Assisting with document control and maintaining the existing Quality Management System.
  • Supply Chain & Logistics

  • Transferring final product to vials and preparing materials for export.
  • Inspection, processing, and documentation of inwards goods.
  • Assisting with storage, packaging, and shipping of finished products.
  • Key Responsibilities – Associate Production Scientist

  • Processing of raw materials.
  • Production of antigens including protein extraction and purification, chromatography from analytical to processing scale.
  • Meeting key metrics and objectives and the agreed Production Schedule in products manufactured, yield and quality of products as required to meet customer demand.
  • Performing biochemistry techniques, such as SDS PAGE, Western blotting, spectrophotometric analysis, protein concentration assays, protein chromatography, ELISA.
  • Maintaining accurate laboratory records, results & documentation.
  • Ensure all work is conducted following SOPs, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Use and calibration / maintenance of technical equipment in line with standard operating procedures.
  • About You

    We welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced laboratory technicians / production scientists or those with a strong manufacturing background. Ideally, you will bring :

  • A qualification or background in manufacturing, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Protein purification and assay experience during degree courses / previous roles an advantage for Associate Production Scientist role.
  • Competency with basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work.
  • A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to contribute to a collaborative team.
  • Ability to work a 40-hour week.
  • Legal right to work and remain in New Zealand.
  • How to Apply

    Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please apply only if you are legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Please indicate which role you think you are more suited to.

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