Research Technician
3 weeks ago
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DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
The role/Te mahi
As a Research Technician in the Department of Pathology, you will be providing technical support for research projects in the Horsfield laboratory.
This includes conducting routine lab experiments (e.g., DNA/RNA extraction, genotyping, molecular biology, qPCR, histology, and immunohistochemistry).
The position also entails overseeing zebrafish facility operations, including microinjection, breeding, genotyping, maintaining animal records, assisting with teaching and collaborative projects, and ensuring compliance with facility protocols.
Key responsibilities of the role are:
- General laboratory management.
- Assisting with problem-solving and data management.
- Contributing to research dissemination.
- Equipment maintenance and inventory control.
- Compliance monitoring and student training.
- Experimentation to support research and teaching.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a BSc or equivalent qualification, along with substantial post-graduate experience in molecular biology and laboratory management.
Your prior experience will include database management and knowledge of biological compliance to contribute to a collaborative research team.
Essential skills include:
- Strong organisation and time management skills with meticulous record-keeping.
- An ability to learn new skills quickly.
- Excellent communication skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptability to changing research needs.
- Experience with zebrafish husbandry and genotyping would be advantageous.
- Flexibility to work outside core hours when required.
Professor Horsfield's research group is interested in how proteins necessary for chromosome architecture contribute to gene expression, animal development and cancer. The main focus of the research is to understand the regulation of gene expression by cohesin and related proteins, which are also required for sister chromatid cohesion during mitosis.
To do most of our research, the group uses the genetically amenable vertebrate animal model, the zebrafish. See below link for more information.
Our Mission/Ko te Uaratanga
The University of Otago exists to create, advance, share, promote, preserve, and apply knowledge. Committed to partnership with mana whenua and upholding Whakamana i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we undertake outstanding research and research-informed teaching, enable transformative learning and student experiences, and engage in meaningful service to society with a dedication to excellence, innovation, and positive impact.
Further details/Pūroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours), fixed term (3 year) position, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
The appointment range for this role is $73,073 to $77,780. Top of the range is $85,749.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. This means that the contributions of kaimahi with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected.
Application/Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2500531 will close on Wednesday, 16 April 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
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