Research Technician
1 month ago
Company Description
**Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland**
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.
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.
**Job Description**:
**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic person with excellent technical, communication, organisational and research skills to work as a member of the Human Brain Bank Team in the Centre for Brain Research and Department of Anatomy and Medical Imaging.
Your role will be to effectively and efficiently manage the Human tissue resources in the Brain Bank. This involves a combination of laboratory skills including human brain processing and sample preparation, cataloguing tissue and slides as well as taking an active role in research on the human brain.
This is a full time, 37.5 hours per week, fixed term for 30 months. The salary range for this role is $56,600 - $70,600 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review this position description.
**Qualifications**:
**He kōrero mōu | About you**
You must have the ability to liaise with researchers outside of the Brain Bank and with the public on matters relating to brain donation. The successful applicant will have meticulous filing and record keeping skills and excellent computer literacy. The person must be willing to work in a multidisciplinary team environment and work with graduate students and staff of the Centre for Brain Research.
**Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Motuhake**
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Good laboratory and technical skills.
- High standard of verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organisational skills.
- Computer literate.
- Motivated, industrious and is able to take the initiative.
- Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Able to adapt and develop new skills/techniques.
Additional Information
**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team**
The Brain bank team are a small dedicated group of scientists and technicians who work together to achieve the mission of the brain bank to receive and process human brain tissue for neuroscience research. The team work closely together but have aspects of their roles that overlap and aspects of their work that are individually owned. With rapid changes in neuroscience the team is dynamic and flexible to meet the needs of neuroscientists in New Zealand and internationally.
**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 is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and 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 21/05/2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences.
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