"Technician, Research Infrastructure Centre - Otago Genomics Facility-2600490"

DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES | TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA

RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE CENTRE | TE PŪTAHI RAKAHAU HAKAKA

About our team / Mō te tīma

The University of Otago supports world‑leading researchers with highly specialised research facilities and equipment and is committed to providing a safe and healthy place of work for staff, students, and visitors.

The Otago Genomics Facility (OGF) is part of the Division of Health Sciences Research Infrastructure Centre (RIC). The facility provides a professional, high‑quality sequencing service for researchers and students at the University of Otago.

The role / Te mahi

We are seeking a Technician to provide support to researchers and students wishing to perform Illumina sequencing.

Key responsibilities include:

•    Providing technical support for Illumina sequencing.

•    Assisting with scoping projects, preparing quotes, and developing contracts for sequencing services.

•    Supporting routine maintenance of OGF laboratories and equipment.

•    Maintaining accurate records and documentation.

You will also assist with general laboratory management, including maintaining stocks of consumables and reagents, and ensuring compliance with health and safety and other relevant regulations.

Your skills and experience / Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

You will hold a graduate science qualification (or equivalent) in biochemistry or a related discipline, with a strong biochemistry background. Experience with Illumina sequencing is essential.

You will be passionate about your field and bring the following skills:

•    Understanding of sequencing techniques.

•    Excellent laboratory practice and technical skills.

•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

•    Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to meet deadlines.

•    Competent user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Further details / Pūroko

This is a fixed‑term, variable-hours, (up to 0.5 FTE) position until 21 December 2026, based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The provisional salary level for this position is Level 4 - $63,508–$68,185, with a top of range of $73,640 (pro rata). Please note that this may change following the formal job evaluation.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and supports diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and value the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives.

Specific enquiries about the role may be directed to Professor Sarah Hook, 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 2600490 will close on Sunday, 29 March 2026.

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

Additional Information

Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Professor Sarah Hook

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status Fixed Term 

Salary Level and Range Level 4 (Range of Appointments $63,508 to $68,185, Top of Range $73,640)

Organisation Research Infrastructure Centre

Job Function Technician