Technologist School of Biological Sciences

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

As a Genomics Technologist within Auckland Genomics at the University of Auckland you wont just be running protocols youll be enabling discovery across biomedical science ecology evolution and beyond. Every project that moves through the facility represents new knowledge in the making and youll be at the centre of it.

This is a fast-paced high-impact environment where precision meets performance. With multiple projects running simultaneously and tight turnaround times your ability to stay calm under pressure manage competing priorities and deliver exceptional quality will be critical.

In this role you will:

• Deliver high-quality genomics outcomes in a fast-paced high-pressure environment with competing deadlines and complex project demands
• Integrate lab expertise with advanced computational workflows including confident use of high-performance computing platforms
• Act as a trusted technical partner building strong relationships with researchers postgraduate students and commercial stakeholders
• Proactively identify workflow improvements and drive continuous
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail organisational capability and resilience while managing a high-volume workload

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent position

Remuneration: $78601 - $90700 per annum dependent on experience

For more detailed information please refer to the Position Description 

He kōrero mōu About you

You are technically strong calm under pressure and highly organised. You enjoy working at pace and understand the demands of delivering high-quality scientific services within strict timelines.

You will bring:

• A Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences (MSc or PhD preferred)
• 23 years experience in a molecular biology or analytical laboratory environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high-pressure deadline-driven settings
• Experience managing high workloads while maintaining quality and compliance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills confident engaging with researchers students and commercial clients
• Advanced attention to detail in laboratory practice and record keeping
• A proactive solutions-focused mindset with the ability to anticipate issues before they arise
• Strong computational capability including experience working on high-performance computing/supercomputing infrastructure
• Experience with NGS library preparation and QC analysis (preferred)
• Basic bioinformatics skills (e.g. bash scripting sequencing QC; familiarity with NESI/REANNZ advantageous)

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently ranked among 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 pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 15th March 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experience detailed above.

Please reach out to Nikki Freed (Lead Technologist) 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 Māori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time