Senior Technician

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

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

**In this role, you**:

- Will be responsible for maintaining stock levels of reagents and consumables including purchasing.
- May supervise laboratory assistants, technicians in training or students.
- Perform technical assistance to the Forensic Scientists in the examination of biological samples for forensic purposes to a specific standard. This is to be focused on the extraction, quantitation, amplification, and analysis of DNA from crime scene/casework, databank and reference samples.
- Assist with the day-to-day running of the DNA Databank and Reference and/or the Casework Laboratory workstream.
- Provide support and backup to other team members delivering administrative and laboratory assistance.
- Oversight of consumable and reagent levels and purchasing.
- Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- May be required to provide technical assistance to the forensic sequencing facility, forensic genomics, and RNA research groups.

Kia angitu koe | About you

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Previous experience with Molecular Biology techniques, including PCR.
- Appreciation of sound laboratory practice including an appreciation of the importance of the development of standard operating procedures.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety practice, biological and chemical hazards.
- Integrity and high ethical standards.

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. We offer diverse benefits including flexible working options that support everyone's lifestyle in balance with their work commitments. Our people gain value from other benefits such as job-related learning and development opportunities, access to employee health schemes, social events and wellbeing initiatives.
The salary range is $74,327 - $80,353.
This position has been previously advertised; previous applicants do not need to apply.



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