Technician - School of Biological Sciences

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

Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science brings together 10 diverse schools and departments to provide outstanding quality teaching and research opportunities. Being the leading science Faculty in New Zealand and is one of the largest in Australasia, it undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences. More than 8,000 students' study in our schools and departments, learning from internationally renowned lecturers. We strive to provide a Faculty that reflects the demographics of our student base and Aotearoa. Our staff and students can connect with our: Rainbow and Women in Science networks, Parenting support, our Waipapa Marae and our flagship Tuākana Māori and Pacific support programme

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability
**Job Description** Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

Te Kura Mātauranga Koiora **|**The School of Biological Sciences is seeking a highly motivated and capable Laboratory **Technician** to provide undergraduate teaching support within the facility.

This is a **full-time** permanent role (37.5 hours per week)

The remuneration is $62,500 - $66,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team**

The Faculty of Science’s Technical Services Team comprises over 100 technical staff providing specialist support to the Faculty’s academic staff and students across 9 of the 10 Departments. They contribute technical knowledge and expertise to research and teaching activities while ensuring the ongoing operation and compliance of a vast range of laboratories, workshops, teaching facilities, research equipment, vehicles and boats.

This position primarily supports Te Kura Mātauranga Koiora/the School of Biological Sciences (SBS). SBS currently employs 150 academic staff, with over 160 research students and 1000 undergraduate and coursework students, incorporating diverse research activities organised into three key discipline areas: Biomedical and Human Biology; Cellular, Molecular and Physiological Biology; and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. SBS is home to the University of Auckland’s first and oldest Tuākana programme (est. 1991).

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

We are looking for someone with a**Bachelors or post graduate degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Ecology or other relevant field as well as 2 or more years practical work experience in a laboratory setting.

You will need to have:

- Knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology, ecology or related field.
- Practical experience with health & safety compliance in a research and teaching environment,
- Excellent time management, and organisation skills in planning and managing laboratory activities for large groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to provide accurate record keeping.

**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**

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