Senior Scientist

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand The Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR) Full time

Te tūnga | The role

We have a full-time permanent (min. 40 hour/week) position for a Senior Scientist to join our Forensic Biology laboratory, based at our Mount Albert Science Centre in Auckland.

In this role, you will be involved in:
- Working independently in service delivery, casework or research activities, with recognised ability in a specialist area, by colleagues on other ESR sites or clients.- Writing major client reports and/or publishing in peer reviewed scientific journals and presenting work via oral presentations at conferences.- Giving opinion evidence as an expert witness.- Carrying out complex or novel projects, as an individual researcher, which may require the development of new techniques.- Supervising technical staff, less experienced scientists and/or students.

Kia angitu koe | About you

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:- An appropriate postgraduate tertiary qualification, along with significant experience as recognised by their peers and clients at a national level.- Experience reporting of Forensic Biology casework or Biology research.- An appreciation of sound laboratory practice including an appreciation of the importance of the development of standard operating procedures.- Knowledge of laboratory safety practice, biological and chemical hazards.- Computer literacy and the ability to be trained in laboratory information management systems.

Experience in the following areas would be highly desirable, but not essential:
- Previous experience within a forensic human DNA laboratory, undertaking the analysis of DNA profiles typically encountered with forensic casework.- Experience with DNA mixture & statistical interpretation.- Presentation of expert evidence in court.

Ngā painga | The benefits

ESR provide an excellent environment for fostering and developing our people in a values-driven, flexible and ever evolving landscape. We are leaders in our field and our laboratory facilities are second to none.

The indicative salary range is from $100,818 - $108,992, with additional benefits and international relocation assistance as applicable.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to request a full position description, please get in touch with


Applications Close:
6 December 2023


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