Senior Technician – Food Science School of Chemical Sciences

The opportunity Te Whiwhinga mahi

Bring your technical expertise to a role where your work directly supports cutting-edge research and inspires the next generation of scientists. As a Senior Technician - Food Science youll be at the heart of our laboratoriesenabling high-quality research supporting teaching and ensuring our facilities operate safely efficiently and to the highest standards.

Based within the Te Kura Mātai Matū School of Chemical Sciences youll provide specialist technical support across food science teaching and research laboratories. Working alongside academic staff researchers and students youll coordinate shared resources maintain complex instrumentation and help deliver outstanding lab experiences.

This is a varied hands-on role where no two days are the sameperfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving collaboration and making things run seamlessly behind the scenes.

Ngā Haepapa Matua Key Responsibilities (not limited too):

• Support and coordinate laboratory operations across multiple research groups
• Maintain and optimise specialist equipment (e.g. HPLC spray dryers rheometers)
• Provide training and guidance to staff and students on equipment and lab practices
• Manage hazardous substances and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Oversee lab consumables procurement and equipment lifecycle management
• Contribute to teaching delivery including preparation and demonstration of lab activities
• Help foster a safe inclusive and high-performing laboratory environment

For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements please review this position description

This is a full-time (37.5 hrs per week) permanent role

The remuneration range is $73400 - $86403 per annum dependent on skills and experience

He kōrero mōu About you

Were looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative mindset.

You will bring:

• A Bachelors degree in chemistry Food Science Biology or a related field
• Experience working in laboratory environments (research industry or tertiary)
• Confidence working with complex scientific equipment and processes
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• The ability to communicate clearly and support a diverse range of people
• The physical capability to safely carry out aspects of the role including lifting and moving equipment and materials (up to 25kg) with appropriate support and equipment where required

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 is frequently ranked among the worlds most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave

In addition we also offer career development programs discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and 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 24th April 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the aforementioned skills and experience.

Please reach out to Tim Layt (Technical Manager) 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