Quality Coordinator

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. With about 65,000 staff in more than 900 sites across 50 countries, Eurofins believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. Thanks to its decentralized structure and very strong growth, Eurofins provides unparalleled career opportunities for leaders and professionals who want to join a fast paced environment and grow their responsibilities quickly, in Australia, New Zealand or overseas.

Eurofins New Zealand provides range of class leading food, water, plant, soil and  fertilizer testing, as well as horticultural services, auditing and technical solutions, primarily to the New Zealand market. With a staff of over 350 we operate laboratories in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Taupo, Hastings, Queenstown, and Invercargill. We specialise in all Food types, Plants, Soils, Fertilizers, Potable Water, Sludge, Soil & Sediments, Leachate, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Surface Water, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater. 

Job Description

Eurofins Food Analytics NZ Ltd is seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Quality Coordinator to support the effective operation of the laboratory’s ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Management System (QMS).

While this position is based in Auckland, the successful candidate will also provide quality support to Eurofins Food and Water laboratories across New Zealand and Australia, contributing to regional alignment of quality practices, documentation, and compliance requirements.

This role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth within a multinational scientific organisation and is well suited to individuals looking to develop their laboratory quality career.

Key Responsibilities

The Quality Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of the ISO/IEC 17025‑accredited Quality Management System across the Food Analytics laboratory.
• Assisting with internal audits, external assessments, document control, and corrective action processes.
• Coordinating proficiency testing, supplier evaluations, equipment calibration records, and other routine quality functions.
• Ensuring laboratory SOPs, policies, and quality documentation are current, compliant, and aligned with Eurofins requirements.
• Supporting quality documentation and communication for the wider Food and Water laboratories across NZ and Australia as part of a coordinated, regional quality framework.
• Preparing and maintaining quality reports, metrics, and records for audits and management reviews.
• Assisting with staff training, competency documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promoting a strong culture of quality, compliance, and operational excellence across all supported sites.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a laboratory or scientific environment (food testing, water testing, microbiology, or chemistry advantageous).
• An understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 or laboratory quality systems (training available).
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with documentation systems and quality records.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple sites and teams.
• A tertiary qualification in science or a related discipline is preferred but not essential.

What We Offer

Eurofins provides:

• A supportive, professional working environment within a leading international scientific organisation.
• Career development opportunities, including pathways into regional and national quality positions.
• Training and exposure to quality systems across multiple laboratories in NZ and Australia.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• The opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the integrity of analytical services that support New Zealand and Australia’s food and water industries.

Additional Information

All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.  

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.