Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We require an experienced technician or medical laboratory scientist to work full-time in our modern research facility at Grafton, Auckland. The main function of this position is to provide technical and logistical laboratory support to the Cerebral Palsy project.
The role will utilize various molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction from human samples, quantification of nucleic acids, library preparation, implementation of genomic sequencing using Nanopore technology and CRISPR technology.
This role offers variety and the opportunity to advance your skills every day through exposure to new technologies and techniques.
You will be getting in ‘on the ground floor’ of a branch of medical diagnostics with the potential to affect the lives of New Zealand’s most ill neonates.
You will work alongside scientists, clinicians and other technical laboratory staff in a truly collaborative environment.
This is a full-time (37.5h per week), fixed term (up to 36 months duration) opportunity.
The salary range for this role is $72,000 - $88,900 based on skills and experience.
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Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team
In the Liggins Institute, you will enjoy a close-knit, high performing culture, driven by a shared vision to understand how early life events impact lifelong health.
As Liggins Institute former Director Professor Frank Bloomfield said, one of the great things about working at the Liggins Institute is that it “feels like a family”.
In addition, you will enjoy working with some high-profile Researchers and contribute to research that is truly life changing for future generations
He kōrero mōu | About you
Our ideal candidate will work efficiently in a multi-disciplinary team, displaying initiative and high levels of organisational skills.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities.
Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
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.
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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 14 November 2025 to be considered.
Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
*We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found*
Please reach out to Eric Thorstenson via e.thorstensen@auckland.ac.nz 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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