• Join New Zealand’s highest-ranked University 
• Genuine opportunity to advance your skills and support important research
• Full-time fixed-term position for 12 months, located in Grafton

A talented lab technician is being sought to provide lab support to multiple, highly respected research groups across the department. 

The role involves a wide range of responsibilities, meaning the ideal candidate must be well organised, able to multitask and adapt to the dynamic nature of working with multiple research teams when required. 

Some of these responsibilities include;

• Ordering supplies and equipment
• Equipment maintenance and organisation
• Maintaining and documenting lab cleanliness and safety standards
• Managing lab databases
• Training students

For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review the Position Description HERE.

Skills/Experience

To be successful in this role, the candidate must have a BSc (or higher degree), a strong background in cell culture and virology and a good understanding of PC2 laboratory processes.

As an integral member of the team, the successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to perform guided research as required. An ability to meet deadlines and efficiently multitask is a must. 

What’s in it for you?

We house one of the few PC3 facilities in New Zealand. If you have a genuine interest to build upon your career, this position will provide on the job learning and training to develop further in this area. 

About the Faculty 

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s pre-eminent research-led University. Established in 1883, it is an international centre of learning and academic excellence. Our standing as New Zealand's leading tertiary institution is the result of our people. With 6,000 staff and 42,000 students, the University of Auckland is a large and complex organisation, with an absolute commitment to academic excellence.

The Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences consists of six schools, including Schools of Nursing, Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Population Health, Optometry and Vision Science, and the School of Medicine. Each school has internationally recognised excellence in their research.  

The faculty’s efforts see the University of Auckland rated among the top 1% of Clinical and Biomedical research institutions globally. The latest QS rankings have the University of Auckland ranked 83rd in the world. The University of Auckland is also the highest-ranked university in New Zealand for its research.  

Why work with us

The University of Auckland (42,000 students) is New Zealand’s leading university is committed to providing an excellent working environment through

• Five weeks’ annual leave per annum.
• Flexible employment practices.
• Career development programmes.
• A diverse and inclusive working environment that directly contributes to improving the lives of students

We also offer discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, discounted onsite childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information on the benefits of working here, please see our Staff Benefits page.

Apply

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of Thursday, 09 July 2020 and include an up to date CV and cover letter outlining your virology experience in a PC2 environment. 

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz.