Technician Microbiology/Molecular Biology

7 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand ESR Full time

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We have a permanent full-time opportunity for a laboratory technician with experience in molecular biology and microbiology to join our team at our Christchurch Service Centre. We are open to receiving applications from across Aotearoa New Zealand.

In this varied role you will be involved in helping to deliver internally and externally funded research projects on microbial pathogens. This includes developing molecular detection methods, molecular biology, antimicrobial resistance, microbiology, biofilms, biocontrol and tissue culture models.

This is an entry level role most suited to applicants with 2-5 years of experience working hands-on in a laboratory.

Kia angitu koe | About you

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in molecular biology and/or microbiology.
  • The ability to multitask multiple priorities.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • The ability to work well in a team and on your own.

Experience working in a PC2 microbiology laboratory and with qPCR, isothermal amplification, tissue culture, ELISA/kinetic assays and protein expression would be advantageous.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options to support balancing work and non-work commitments.
  • Four weeks annual leave, plus two additional annual leave days and three additional ESR days (usually the three days between Christmas and New Year's Eve).
  • 15 days sick leave and service leave provisions after five years.
  • Annual volunteer day to support an organisation or issue you care about in the community.
  • Free annual flu vaccinations.
  • Life insurance and physical loss benefit.
  • Subsidised Southern Cross insurance & access to special retail discounts.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a confidential and free counselling service.

Established in 1992, ESR is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute specialising in science that safeguards the health and wellbeing of Aotearoa's people and natural environment.

With 4 locations across Aotearoa New Zealand from Auckland to Christchurch and Wellington (Kenepuru and Wallaceville), we use world-leading science to monitor disease, test food and products, safeguard our water, and support the justice sector. By joining forces with experts and iwi, we're tackling critical issues to ensure a better Aotearoa New Zealand for all.

We are an accredited Living Wage employer and value our people, providing excellent environment for fostering and developing our people in a values-driven, flexible, and ever evolving landscape. We are committed to sustainability and are proud to have received our Toitū Carbon reduce Certification.

We encourage applications from those with an understanding of or a willingness to develop their capability in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and/or te reo Māori.

If you would like to request a full position description, please get in touch with us.

Applications close at 12:00am 12th April 2025

Click apply to submit your application. Please ensure you upload a cover letter and CV, outlining your interest and relevant skills for this opportunity.

We will be back in touch once advertising closes and applications have been reviewed.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

At ESR, the health, safety and wellbeing of our people is our highest priority. Depending on the role and exposure risks, mandatory vaccinations may include Tetanus, Typhoid, Meningococcal, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, and Polio. In some roles you may need to confirm your vaccination status in accordance with health and safety advice before you commence employment. Participation in ESR's vaccination programme is a condition of employment for new staff. We choose to share this information early in our hiring process so candidates can make an informed choice and are happy to discuss further at interview stage if you have any questions.

ESR is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.

If you don't meet every requirement in this position description, please don't exclude yourself. Studies indicate that women and other individuals from under-represented groups often only apply when they satisfy all the criteria. We focus on recruiting individuals who share our core values of Mahi Rangatira (Our quality counts), Mahi tahi (our team spirit), Mahi Auaha (we push boundaries), Mahi Pono (we do the right thing). If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to submit your application.

ESR is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, equitable workplace where people feel they belong. We believe this is the right thing to do, but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking, enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them. An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed, heard, and acted on.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment drug-screen and police records check as conditions of employment.

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