Research Technician

2 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

**Company Description** Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

Our lecturers and health researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

Applications are invited for the position of **Research Technician in the Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology.**

Working in a cellular and molecular biology lab, you will be involved in research projects focused on understanding the pathogenesis of diseases affecting joints such as gout and osteoarthritis.

You will be responsible for collecting and processing human tissue samples, optimising and performing laboratory assays and for training students and other group members in laboratory techniques.

You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the laboratory including ordering of consumables and ensuring the laboratory remains compliant with HSNO, MPI and human ethics requirements.

The position is **Fulltime** (1.0FTE) (although reduced hours may be negotiable), **Fixed Term** for a period of 18 months based at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Grafton Campus. **Salary range is $58,300 - $72,700** dependent upon skills and experience.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

You will have at least 4-5 years’ experience in a similar role preferably in an academic setting. You will have well-established expertise in cell culture, real time RT-qPCR, western blotting and ELISA and considerable experience training staff and students in laboratory techniques.

To be successful you will also have the following:

- a demonstrable track record in developing and optimising new techniques.
- A good working knowledge of lab health and safety and MPI requirements.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Applications must be submitted online by the **closing date of 6/10/2024 **to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the above mentioned skills and experiences.

**Additional Information**

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