Teaching Laboratory Technician

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY TE TARI WHAIAROARO
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA

Who we are/Ko wai mātou

Since its establishment in 1905 the Department of Physiology has grown to become one of the largest Departments in the University being home to approximately 100 staff.

We make major contributions to the undergraduate and postgraduate education of students in science medicine dentistry pharmacy physiotherapy medical lab sciences nutrition and physical education.

The Department is internationally known for its outstanding contribution to new knowledge in various physiological areas (e.g. neurophysiology cell physiology and cardiovascular physiology) and has a strong track record for being successful with the acquisition of highly competitive overhead-funded research grants.

About our team/Mō te tīma

Academic and research staff in our laboratories are engaged in high-quality internationally recognised physiological research. We use state-of-the-art technologies to undertake integrative cellular and molecular investigations aimed at understanding animal and human physiology.

The role/Te mahi

Applicants are invited to apply for two permanent full-time positions of Laboratory Technician to attend to the preparation servicing and setting up of the Department of Physiologys undergraduate teaching laboratories.

In this role you will be responsible for:
The preparation of laboratory classes for students as directed by the Technical Manager.
Providing laboratory and computer technical support to staff and students in the undergraduate teaching laboratories.
Some administrative aspects of student and teaching databases.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

A BSc (Physiology) or a NZ Certificate in Science or a National Diploma of Science or an equivalent.
Excellent laboratory and organisational skills.
The ability to work within a team or individually and with staff and students of differing backgrounds.
Computer experience is essential.

Further details/Pūroko

Both roles are full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent positions based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The appointment range for these roles are $69931 to $74609 per annum. Top of the range is $80285.

The intended start date for both these positions will be Monday 2 March 2026 and Monday 23 March 2026.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Sue Deans Technical Manager via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 8th February 2026.

Applications may be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Sue Deans

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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