Senior Research Technician

**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.

**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team**

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences was established in 1968 as The University of Auckland School of Medicine. Since then the Faculty has grown and developed into a large and diverse Faculty with Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, Population Health, Medical Sciences and Medicine, including Auckland, South Auckland and Waikato clinical schools.

The Faculty has over 4000 students and 1000 staff committed to improving the health of our local, national and global communities through excellence in teaching, research and service in a faculty rated in the top one percent of biomedical universities in the world.

The School of Pharmacy is located within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. We are based at 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly-motivated senior research technician to provide complex, specialist and substantive support to the Cure Program which is developing regenerative treatments for spinal cord injury.

They will provide leadership and coaching to the research group, and provide specific skills related to preclinical studies.

They demonstrate technical expertise in the practical skills, underlying knowledge and health & safety or compliance considerations relevant to their area, and guide others to undertake practical operations in a safe and effective manner.

They model and encourage behaviours aligned to the development and maintenance of technical expertise in their assigned area, taking responsibility for keeping abreast on the latest technical equipment, tools and techniques in relation to their areas of expertise and train others in their use where appropriate.

This is a fulltime (37.5 hours per week), 24 Month fixed term opportunity
Remuneration**: $**68,600 - $84,700 (dependent on skills and experience)

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

Applicants must have a post-graduate degree in health sciences. Experience in animal handling, surgery and post-op care is essential for this position.

Experience in neuroscience is highly advantageous, although preclinical work in other fields is relevant.

Applicants must be highly motivated and industrious, enthusiastic, curiosity-driven, and able to work independently, accurately and carefully. Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential as are personal integrity and good work ethics.

Along with this you will:

- Possess excellent communication skills including written report writing and ability to verbally communicate with a range of different stakeholders.
- Have a degree or relevant tertiary qualification.
- Be proficient in project management software and methodologies.

**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 13/10/2024** 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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