Research Technician

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Technician to join the Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. This role plays a key part in supporting preclinical research focused on treatments for Huntingtons disease providing handson technical expertise in small animal surgery behavioural testing and animal welfare. Youll work closely with academic staff and students in a collaborative researchintensive environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support and assist staff and students with rodent stereotaxic surgery following approved protocols and ethical requirements
• Undertake motor and cognitive functional testing in accordance with standard procedures
• Provide pre and postoperative care and ongoing animal welfare monitoring
• Maintain accurate and uptodate documentation including SOPs and animal welfare records
• Assist with ordering animals booking facilities and equipment and monitoring stock levels
• Ensure surgical and behavioural facilities and equipment are maintained safe and fit for purpose
• Contribute positively to team communication meetings and shared knowledge

This is a fulltime fixed-term (30 months) position.

The salary range for this role is $63600 - $76000 based on skills and experience.

For more detailed information please refer to the Position Description

He kōrero mōu About you

You are a detailfocused and reliable research professional who enjoys working in a laboratory environment and supporting highquality research outcomes. You bring a mature and sensitive approach to working with animals strong organisational skills and a collaborative mindset. You communicate clearly work well with diverse groups and take pride in maintaining high standards of compliance and care.

You will bring:

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in biological sciences with at least one years experience in small animal surgery and behavioural testing
• Proven experience with rodent stereotaxic surgery
• Experience in motor and cognitive functional testing and animal welfare monitoring
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational timemanagement and prioritisation abilities

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 rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities.

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

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home if feasible 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 7 May 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Bronwen Connor via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

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Additional Information :

Equity

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time