Technician - Genetics

Technician - Genetics-2202411

 

GENETICS MĀTAI IRA TEACHING PROGRAMME
SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

About us/Mō mātou

Since its establishment in 2000 the Genetics Mātai Ira teaching programme (GTP) has grown to become one of the most successful programmes at the University of Otago.

We are an interdivisional programme that involves staff from the Departments of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology and Immunology, Surgical Sciences, Maths and Statistics, Pathology, Women’s and Children’s Health, and Zoology.
We offer courses from 200-level (2nd year) through to 400-level (taught post-graduate papers).

The role/Te mahi

Applications are invited for the position of Technician to support the Genetics undergraduate teaching laboratories.

Duties will include:
•    Preparing and testing all materials required for the laboratory components of three 200-level and four 300-level Genetics papers and other related courses when required.
•    Maintain stock collections.
•    Assist with the set-up and clearing up of laboratory practical sessions.
•    Assist with preparing materials for outreach programmes.
•    Disposing of laboratory waste as per NZ regulations.

Skills and Experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

•    Tertiary qualification e.g. NZCS/NZDS or a BSC (preferred).
•    Previous experience working with biological products (essential).
•    Excellent organisational, communication and computer skills.
•    A quick learner.
•    Ability to work as part of a team.
•    Excellent time management skills.
•    Proactive and helpful, with the ability to troubleshoot.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a full-time (37.5 hours a week) permanent position, located in Dunedin.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Elaine Emmerson via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2202434 will close on Wednesday, 25 January 2023. Applications will be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Elaine Emmerson     Tel: +64 3 479 9042

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range Level 4 (Range of Appointments $55,535 to $59,901, Top of Range $64,994)
Organisation
 Office of the Dean (School of Biomedical Sciences)
Job Function
 Medical and Science Technicians