HeartOtago Biorepository Coordinator

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY TE TARI MĀTAI WHAIAROARO
SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES TE KURA MĀTAI RONGOĀ-KOIORA

About our team/Mō te tīma

Since its establishment in 1905 the Department of Physiology has grown to become one of the largest Departments in the University home to approximately 80 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 role/Te mahi

We are seeking a highly motivated HeartOtago Biorepository Coordinator who will be responsible for the day-to-day managing of the HeartOtago biorepository associated databases tissue collection and HeartOtago activities to join our team.

Duties will include:
Adhering to tikanga Māori principles
Obtaining informed consent from patients entering the HeartOtago biorepository
Liaising with patients clinical and research staff
Managing data collection and storage and tissue collection storage and disposal
Assist in coordinating HeartOtago research and outreach activities when required
Ensuring activities are performed in compliance with the HeartOtago SOPs human ethics and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Successful candidates will preferably have:
A BSc (Physiology) or a NZ Certificate in Science or a National Diploma of Science or an equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
Experience of working within a large team environment with multiple stakeholders
Experience in data entry database management Word and Excel skills
Great time management and organisational skills
Flexibility to work out of hours on occasion
Knowledge of HDEC standards on human research and biobanking along with some Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training or experience with working with patients or the health system.
Some laboratory experience (making buffers tissue fixation and freezing of tissue)
The ability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships with a range of people with a good sense of aroha or compassion for others

Our ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of te reo Māori and a strong understanding of tikanga Māori with a commitment to practice in a manner consistent with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a full-time (37.5 hours) fixed term (3 year) position. The position is available from 1 April 2026 and is based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The salary range for this position is Level 5 from $69931 to $74609 Top of Range $80285.

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

Please direct specific enquiries to Dr Michelle Munro Department of Physiology School of Biomedical Sciences via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:
A CV
A Cover Letter
Names and email addresses of at least three referees

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 22 February 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as submitted. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Dr Michelle Munro

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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