Kairuruku | Research Assistant in Ovarian Biology
Kairuruku | Research Assistant in Ovarian Biology
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Job Description
- Are you reliable proactive and able to multi-task while meeting deadlines
- Have you previously worked in a research laboratory and small animal facility
- Do you have experience with training and supporting post graduate students in research tasks
Krero m te tranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellingtonis currently recruiting a Kairuruku - Research Assistant in Ovarian Biology on a 14-month fixed term full-time contract until the end of December 2026.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage Pitman mouse strains in the small animal facility (e.g. manage breeding programmes record-keeping ear notching etc.).
- Train and support post-graduate students in their laboratory work.
- Perform laboratory benchwork as required for contracted research.
- Provide general laboratory administration tasks (e.g. consumable ordering managing cleaning roster up-date inventories etc.).
pmanawa - About you
You have a genuine interest and knowledge of ovarian biology and have experience working in a Small Animal Facility as well assisting post graduate students in research focused tasks. You are reliable proactive and able to juggle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
Key requirements:
- Minimum of MSc in a biology related field.
- Previous experience with working in an active research laboratory and small animal facility.
- Experience with assisting post-graduate students in research-based tasks.
- Capable of handling and working with rodents.
- Familiarity with an online ordering system.
- Demonstrates effective time-management.
Role description: Click here to see further information including salary details.
Close date for vacancy: 23 September 2025.
Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Janet Pitman Head of School - School of Biological Sciences ().
How to apply:Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via applying for this position candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current relevant visa they will need to secure this independently.
We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
