Research Technician

2 days 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.

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.
**Job Description** Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

We are currently looking for an experienced Technician to join our team on a **12 month fixed term** contract.

This role will contribute to a research program that aims to understand the causes and mechanisms of Motor Neuron Disease. You will be responsible for research support including experimentation, training, and administration.

**Accountabilities**
- Act as the laboratory technician supporting research studies in the lab
- Carry out, and train postgraduate students to carry out, experiments on human brain tissue and/or cultured cells
- Ensure all materials and equipment are purchased, stocked, and maintained appropriately
- Maintain lab records including budget-keeping
- Understand and comply with specific legal and regulatory requirements of the lab generally

For more detailed information, please refer to the POSITION DESCRIPTION

**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team**

At Te Kura Mātauranga Koiora | the School of Biological Sciences, teach and conduct research across all scales of the living world, from molecules to ecosystems. Modern biology is also interdisciplinary, and embraces other STEM disciplines, including chemistry, mathematics, statistics and computer science.

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 and research equipment.

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

You will be required to have excellent technical skills and thorough working knowledge in either mammalian cell culture and/ or immunohistochemistry and related techniques, as well as laboratory management.

**Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Motuhake**
- Self-motivated and well organised with excellent time management
- Meticulous record-keeping skills
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Integrity, adaptability, and flexibility
- Ability to work independently and as a team member

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

**Additional Information**

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