Senior Research Technician - Fixed term - School of Pharmacy
Senior Research Technician - Fixed term - School of Pharmacy
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M t mtou rp About the team
You will join a warm and welcoming team based in the School of Pharmacy located within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at 85 Park Road Grafton Auckland 1023. Our team is dedicated to advancing research in spinal cord injury treatments and is composed of passionate researchers and professionals who collaborate closely to achieve our goals. We value open communication teamwork and a supportive work environment.
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Research Technician to support research on spinal cord injury treatments. You will assist Dr. Jarred Griffin within Prof. Darren Svirskis lab group in the Department of Pharmacy.
This research focuses on developing and testing therapeutic interventions to restore function after paralytic injuries.
The reason for fixed term is due to the team successfully obtaining a grant from Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced technical support for research operations.
- Assist with rodent surgeries and behavioural testing.
- Preform routine laboratory work such as cryosectioning and histology
- Manage laboratory tasks order consumables and prepare finance reports.
Position Details:
- Fulltime 37.5 hours per week) fixedterm role ending on the 30th of June 2026.
- Immediate start required.
- Salary range: $72000 $88900 depending on experience.
Please view the position link for more information about the role.
Qualifications :
He krero mu About you
Our ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification and experience as a Senior Research Technician in the biological/medical research field. Previous experience with laboratory animal handling and/or surgical skills is preferred but not essential. Experience with lab work including cryosectioning immunohistochemistry cell culture and molecular biology is also preferred.
Essential:
- Lab management skills
- MSc or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- Experience in animal handling surgery and postop care.
- Ability to work outside normal hours when required due to animal care responsibilities.
- Strong problemsolving skills and technical expertise.
- Maintaining clear open and frequent communication to ensure accurate data collection effective collaboration and seamless project progress.
Preferred:
- PhD in a relevant field.
- Experience with cell culture image analysis immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry.
Additional Information :
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the worlds 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 phea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Thursday 8th of May 2025 (NZST) to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.
Please reach out to Jarred Griffin on for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
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 Mori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
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 www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
