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Hamilton, New Zealand

This role focused on statistical analysis of large data sets, validation of new chemometric methods and development of software. Development and validation of chemometric methods using near infrared analysers (NIR) and advanced statistical packages in the Python programming language made up a large part of this role. This required knowledge of both the NIR instruments and the method used to generate reference results. Troubleshooting of the NIR instruments was also part of this role and… Show more This role focused on statistical analysis of large data sets, validation of new chemometric methods and development of software. Development and validation of chemometric methods using near infrared analysers (NIR) and advanced statistical packages in the Python programming language made up a large part of this role. This required knowledge of both the NIR instruments and the method used to generate reference results. Troubleshooting of the NIR instruments was also part of this role and required a great relationship with the laboratory staff.Development of other Python programs also comprised a large part of this role. A main focus for this was to make end user processes easier. This required great attention to detail and excellent communication skills to determine what the end user required when the software was complete. This part of the role required a very high level of accountability and agile thinking as when bugs were discovered they needed to be fixed rapidly without compromising quality to ensure that the end user did not suffer. Show less

Hamilton, New Zealand

As part of a large team this role involved working with a wide range of people including other technical staff, laboratory operations, quality officers and senior managers to improve current laboratory processes, develop new methods and troubleshoot issues in the laboratory. This was all completed while maintaining a high level of quality and allowing the laboratory to rapidly produce results that could be reported under IANZ accreditation. Method validations were performed for flow injection… Show more As part of a large team this role involved working with a wide range of people including other technical staff, laboratory operations, quality officers and senior managers to improve current laboratory processes, develop new methods and troubleshoot issues in the laboratory. This was all completed while maintaining a high level of quality and allowing the laboratory to rapidly produce results that could be reported under IANZ accreditation. Method validations were performed for flow injection analysers and total carbon analysers. These were submitted for ongoing IANZ accreditation. Other methods on discrete analysers and various sample preparation methods were improved within the current accreditation scope. These changes all required training or retraining of staff to ensure they were competent to perform these methods. Show less

Hamilton, New Zealand

Water samples, soil extract and digested samples were analysed on a range of analytical instrumentation. There were requirements for this role to perform basic troubleshooting, method development and method improvement tasks. The analytical instruments used during this role included discrete analysers, flow injection analysers, ion chromatograms and total carbon analysers. This role also involved training of new and existing staff for new methods.

Hamilton, New Zealand

This role involved preparation of water samples for analysis on analytical instrumentation. Samples were filtered, dried and weighed before final analysis. Operation of automated analytical instruments was also required including set up and running of pH, electrical conductivity and autotitration analysers. This role required a high level of accountability, trustworthiness and self discipline as there were no managers present during working hours of this role.

Pukekohe, New Zealand

This role included performing a range of tasks around the office as required. This included creditor reconciliation, data entry, mass mailouts, filing and storage work. This role required high levels of confidentiality.