Technician – Scion

• Be a part of cutting edge science, in a multidisciplinary, innovative research setting
• Rotorua based, central location, enjoy an excellent lifestyle balance
• Contribute your bioprocess engineering expertise to support Scion’s science research

Scion specialises in research, science and technology development for the forestry industry, wood products and wood-derived materials. We lead new technology development for renewables, bioproducts and energy and the establishment of a broader based bio-economy.

You will be part of a team that is involved in biomaterials processing, extrusion, material characterisation, handling of biomass and tasks related to Scion’s polymer extrusion facility.

Reporting to the Sustainable Materials Team Lead within our Materials, Engineering & Manufacturing group, you will:

• Assist with polymer extrusion and sample testing
• Assist with the processing of biomass e.g. bark, wood, fibre.
• Assist with the operation of the bio-degradation facility
• Assist in the timber workshop
• Assist with lab and plant clean up duties.

 What you’ll need to succeed:

• Full clean drivers licence
• Capable to obtain or have a forklift licence
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Capable and available for heavy, dirty manual work

Desirable skills:

• Competent in using MS office suite
• Data capture and analysis
• Methodical approach to problem solving
• General IT skills across MS Office suite

We are home to creative science minds and have a vibrant culture ensuring employees can pursue innovation and excellence in their science delivery. People enjoy working in this team because our computer scientists, data scientists and geomatics experts are leaders in their field and are skilled professionals with significant experience within the forestry sector. Scion is proud to offer: 

• A great career that enables positive outcomes for New Zealand, Aotearoa;
• Continuous professional development;
• Enviable work environment; and
• A demonstrated commitment to Good Employer/ EEO principles
• Work on the edge of Rotorua’s world famous Whakarewarewa Forest
• Flexible work options including the trial of a 9 day fortnight
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