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Company Name: USD 437 Job Description Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
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. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity An exciting opportunity exists for a PC3 technician to provide a technical laboratory service for research within the Faculty of Medical and Health Science, where we house one of the few PC3 facilities in New Zealand.
We are seeking a talented lab technician to provide lab support to multiple, highly respected research groups across the University. You will support cell and viral culture in PC1, PC2 and PC3 laboratories. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities, meaning our ideal candidate must be well organised, able to multitask and adapt to the dynamic nature of working with multiple research teams when required. 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.
This is a fulltime (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term (up to 16 months) opportunity.
The remuneration is $58,300 - $65,000 dependent on experience.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description
He korero mou | About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A BSc or MSc in Biomedical or Biological Sciences. 4 plus years inclusive of time spent during apprentice / practical work experience or experience gained while completing tertiary study. Experience in aseptic cell culture techniques and microbiological techniques. Excellent communication skills. Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | 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) Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme 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 pehea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 7 April 2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
Please reach out to Rebecca Marnane via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
Additional Information Equity 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 Maori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatapu iMVPFAFF + , people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit
