Bioinformatics Support Technician

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
Pūtaiao Koiora | School of Biological Sciences
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Parttime role at 18.75 hours per week (0.5 FTE)
  • Continuing (permanent) position
  • Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

The role of the Bioinformatics Support Technician is to provide technical management for undergraduate teaching computer laboratories using a broad range of bioinformatics analysis platforms, assist in the use of bioinformatics analysis platforms in research, where appropriate and as time allows and to act in other flexible technical roles within the School/Faculty as might reasonably be required.


Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in the role you will have:

  • Experience with administration of Linux and Unix operating systems.
  • Bachelor's Degree (NZQA Level 7) in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or related field.
  • Experience with programming/coding usage across multiple programming languages (e.g., Linux, Bash, R, Shell, Git, Java, Python, Perl)
  • A good knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, legislation and obligations to other staff, students and visitors.
  • A willingness to understand bicultural issues and the Treaty of Waitangi.
  • Able to follow instructions/guidance and work in a team environment.
  • Work accurately and with attention to detail and excellent timekeeping skills.

Desirable skills include:

  • A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience including previous experience working in an appropriate relevant industry/environment and proven practical experience working in bioinformatics support.
  • Advanced knowledge of specialised platforms used in bioinformatic teaching and research.
  • Strong biostatistics, data analysis and database design skills
  • An understanding of biology (with particular emphasis on molecular biology and genomics)
  • A proven ability to communicate effective both orally and in writing, such as scientific reports.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

With nearly 100 staff and several hundred students we are a large and dynamic school offering a diverse range of courses across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Our passionate teaching staff are active researchers, leading investigations across a wide range of biology disciplines.

From understanding nutrient flows in terrestrial-freshwater-marine ecosystems to investigating the amazingly good eyesight of jumping spiders and pioneering treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases like Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis, our faculty is at the forefront of innovative research.

To support this work, we have equipment such as an analytical ultra-centrifuge and confocal laser scanning microscope to measure, manipulate, visualise and quantify the living world.

For more information about our School and team, please visit us here Biological Sciences

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff.

They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.

For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.


We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.

The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.


The closing date for this position is: 31st
August 2023 (midnight, NZ time):

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.


Job Details:

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Continuing (Permanent) part-time

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