Assistant Technician

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 $59,494 to $63,000, Top of Range $68,847.

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

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

Applications quoting reference number 2600740 will 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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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location

NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status

Permanent

Salary Level and Range

Level 3 (Range of Appointments $59,494 to $63,000, Top of Range $68,847)

Organisation

Biochemistry

Job Function

Technician