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We have world-class manufacturing plants and storage facilities for bitumen, emulsions, and polymer-modified binders. Road Science has five IANZ-accredited civil engineering laboratories, and a number of project-specific mobile laboratories.\nWe’re looking for a casual Laboratory Technician to support our Christchurch-based Road Science team when laboratory workloads increase. If you are motivated and technical minded, enjoy practical work, exposure to diverse tasks and take pride in getting the details right, we’d like to hear from you.\nTe kōwhiringa | The Opportunity\nReporting to the Laboratory Manager, you’ll provide technical and quality support through laboratory and site testing of construction materials, including soils, aggregates and asphalt. You’ll follow documented test methods, relevant standards and customer specifications, helping maintain the laboratory’s quality assurance system and IANZ accreditation requirements, including ISO/IEC 17025.\nThis is a casual opportunity to support periods of increased laboratory activity, rather than a regular rostered position. Work will be offered as needed, with timing and availability discussed when support is required. Alongside laboratory testing, the role may include field testing with our operational teams.\nSome work may take place on weekends, supporting our asphalt teams with on-site testing. Flexibility to be available for these hours is advantageous.\nNga pūkenga matua | Important Skills\nWe’re looking for someone who brings:\nA Full NZ Class 1 driver’s licence\nPrior experience in the contracting industry or a laboratory environment testing aggregates, soils, bitumen or asphalt, or equivalent experience would be an advantage, but full training would be provided. \nA strong commitment to safe working practices, including identifying and reporting hazards\nGood attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate testing paperwork and records\nThe ability to follow testing procedures and record results accurately\nGood communication skills and a team-focused approach\nKo te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here\nYou’ll work alongside our Road Science laboratory team to check the quality of materials used on our roads. You will be fully trained and supported in order to provide to reliable, accurate results for our operational teams and customers.\nKo wai mātou | Our Organisation\nWant to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!\nMe pēhea ki te tono | How to apply\nIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 737956 .\nWe are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. 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