Lab Assistant

Neocrete
Neocrete

Full-time

Auckland, New Zealand

Posted on Oct 8, 2026

Parnell, Auckland

$60,000 per year

Full-time

Start Date: October 13, 2026

Hours Per Week: 40.00

  • Work in a deep-tech start-up environment

  • Huge growth opportunities

  • Contribute to making a more sustainable building material - concrete

About Neocrete

Neocrete is a start-up revolutionising the concrete industry with our innovative, low-carbon additive technology. Concrete is the second most used material in the world and contributes to 8% of CO2 emissions and we're on a mission to change that. This full-time role is an opportunity to make a difference on projects that are scaling globally, and work with a great team passionate about their work.

What you’ll gain:

This is a hands-on role in a dynamic, fast-paced lab environment. It is perfect if you are passionate about sustainability and materials science. This is a six-month industry placement for a master's graduate. You'll be working in our R&D testing team:

  • Testing concrete, analysing results and contributing to customer reports that influence our technology and product adoption

  • Have a meaningful impact on bringing a new technology to market

  • Being in a start-up environment where we are growing fast, and have an inclusive and fun team culture

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has experience with concrete testing (preferred but not necessary)

  • Holds a masters degree completed with the last 12 months, ideally civil or chemical engineering, but other engineering or science disciplines are also welcome to apply

  • Works well in a collaborative team setting

  • Is comfortable with hands-on practical work in a lab. (e.g. mixing concrete)

  • Excited by working in a startup atmosphere where things move quickly and change often.

  • Has strong attention to detail and good communication skills

  • Is comfortable with basic Excel and data analysis

  • Can follow standard procedures and work safely in a lab environment

What to share in your application

  • Your CV that outlines your relevant skills and experience. Include any projects you have worked on (personal, professional and/or in university)

  • A cover letter that shares what your career ambitions are and what makes you interested in working at Neocrete.

  • An academic transcript

You must have

  • Recently completed, your degree in science, technology, engineering, design or business (NZQA Level 9 or 10)

  • Be either a New Zealand citizen, or have received your master’s from a New Zealand university or tertiary education institution

  • Have submitted a thesis for marking or have completed course requirement for taught master’s less than 12 months ago.

This is an MBIE funded Career Grant

Full time role, 40 hours per week

Neocrete is an equal opportunity employer.

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