About Oritain:
Oritain is a global leader in authenticity verification through science and data science. We provide scientific traceability solutions that help major brands understand the origin of their products and maintain supply chain integrity. We have established a strong global presence with offices now in Dunedin, Auckland, Singapore, London and Washington DC. We are currently seeking a Dunedin-based Development Scientist to elevate our capabilities in product development and scientific research.
Role Overview:
The Development Scientist role is a vital part of our team, driving the innovation and development of new products within the Oritain framework. You will play a key role in seeing product through from customer need to concept, development and implemented into production. You will work collaboratively across various departments to aid in delivering our business goals. The role is full-time and is based at our Central Dunedin site. There may be some occasional travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand stakeholder problems and requirements by gathering relevant & specific information from them and defining their objectives in technical terms.
- Assist in the design and planning of technical solutions to meet stakeholder needs including product testing and validation.
- Undertake technical and scientific work activities to a complete state, in liine with scoped plans and stakeholder expectataions.
- Specify what outcomes look like for a resulting technical product that resolves the customer need, ensuring that plans have clear completion criteria, timelines, and definition of done and delivered within budget.
- Delivering commitments to stakeholders in a well communicated timeframe. Setting and meeting clear, realistic deadlines.
- Collaborate with other functions within Oritain to achieve technical development objectives eg: analytical development & measurement, statistical development, sample collection, data management and software improvements.
- Analyse and interpret data to refine technologies, enhancing accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Support the commercialisation of new products and services through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure smooth implementation of new products within the Delivery Team, fostering team autonomy in executing related work.
- Participate in product maintenance and continuous improvement efforts, including conducting gap analyses and validation testing when necessary.
- Develop and refine scientific and technical protocols and documentation.
- Contribute to scientific reports, presentations, and publications.
- Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in a relevant scientific field (preferably in chemistry, biochemistry or a related field).
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a commercial scientific environment, with the ability to confidently apply scientific concepts in this type of setting.
- Proficient in utilising business and collaboration tools, including the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence) and standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
- Familiarity with R statistical programming is a BIG plus.
- A strong understanding of statistical modeling and data analysis techniques is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to critically think, solve problems creatively, and deliver innovative solutions.
- Ability to investigate processes and data critically and objectively.
- Meticulous attention to detail and objectivity in analysing processes and data.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
- Have a naturally resilient nature and ability to easily adapt when managing multiple time-sensitive projects.
- Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills, underscoring a collaborative spirit.
- 35 days holiday including STAT holidays.
- Well-being cash allowance.
- Health Cashback Plan.
- Life Insurance.
- Your birthday off.
- Enhanced paternity/maternity leave.
- 2 days paid leave for volunteering.
- Employee Assistant Programme.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and we will be progressing these as they arrive. If you think this is the role for you and Oritain is the place you want to be, we encourage you to apply today! While we are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, we are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not currently live and have the right to legally work in New Zealand. Please note: any offer of employment would be conditional upon Oritain obtaining satisfactory reference and background checks undertaken by Oritain, information services, and third-party agencies of the Company's choice.
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What We Do
Sustainability isn’t just about tackling climate change, it represents a growing conscience around our actions and the impact they have on people, animals and planet. The personal, professional and governmental move to sustainable practice is driven by a desire to change our impact on the world, but we can’t do this without knowing the certainty of our actions.
Transparency is one way of holding ourselves accountable, but for it to be effective it must be underpinned by proven traceability.
Our scientific traceability does just that. Working with Mother Nature, we help brands across fashion, food and pharmaceutical industries verify the origin and authenticity of their products and raw materials. With this verified truth, brands are empowered to make changes across their supply chain to operate more sustainably, and pass those assurances onto their consumers.
