Assistant Technician Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

TE TARI MATŪ KOIORA / MĀTAI IRA
Department of Biochemistry / Genetics Teaching Programme

Salary 6.5% Superannuation 5 weeks annual leave.
Family friendly employer on-site childcare opportunities.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Work in a stunning historic campus location.

About our team/ Mō te tīma

The technical team provides support to the Biochemistry and Genetics teaching programmes to ensure students studying towards a Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Applied Science Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences and postgraduate degrees gain hands on experience and learn critical skills to propel them into fulfilling world-class careers.

The role/Te mahi

We are seeking applications for the position of Assistant Technician to work in the class preparation team for undergraduate teaching laboratories.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for candidates who have:
Good laboratory skills especially in aseptic techniques.
Ability to operate equipment and awareness of potential hazards.
Reasonable level of physical fitness and robustness to perform repetitive tasks.
Knowledge of laboratory chemical and biological safety issues.
Effective communication skills and an ability to work effectively as part of a team.
High degree of organisation including an ability to prioritise tasks meet deadlines and work unsupervised if required.
Ability to follow instructions.

Further details/Pūroko

There are two permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week) positions available based in Dunedin starting in July 2026.

There is a requirement for work outside regular working hours (8:30am 5:00pm) this will include weekends and public holidays for which time in lieu will be granted.

The appointment range for this role is $59494 to $63000 Top of Range $68847.

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.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Ross Balch via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 31st May.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Ross Balch

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department of Biochemistry

Further Information: Department of Genetics

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