Laboratory Technical Officer - Equipment

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

• Laboratory Technical Officer – Equipment
• Role type
• : Permanent full-time
• Location
• : Wallaceville, Upper Hutt
• Salary band & range
• : General Salary Range G - $67,658 to $89,957 depending on skills and experience
• About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga
• The Ministry for Primary Industries has a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Laboratory Technical Officer (LTO) – Equipment, to join the Assurance, Biosafety and Containment Team at MPI's Animal Health Laboratory.The Animal Health Laboratory (AHL) located in Wallaceville, Upper Hutt is New Zealand's reference centre for exotic, new and emerging terrestrial and aquatic animal diseases and contains both PC2 and PC3+ laboratory facilities.The Assurance, Biosafety and Containment Team is a multi-disciplinary team responsible for operational systems that ensure a safe operating environment and compliance to the required regulations and standards.The LTO – Equipment position is a key role in the effective functioning of the laboratory with key responsibilities including :
• Whole of life asset management of AHL laboratory equipment
• Development, maintenance and continual improvement of appropriate lab equipment asset management systems, records and reporting
• Management of laboratory equipment servicing and maintenance
• Contract management for servicing and maintenance of lab equipmentThe role involves building effective working relationships with all laboratory teams and the Senior LTO – Procurement and Resources.

The role would suit applicants who enjoy a desk-based position and who have experience of equipment management and working in a laboratory environment.You will be an excellent team player, a highly effective communicator, have strong relationship management skills and be adaptable and calm under pressure.The role offers unique opportunities to develop your skills within a large and dynamic organisation.

We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

You will work within a broad team of capabilities, from Technical Assistants, Biosafety Officers, Containment Engineers and procurement experts.The Animal Health Laboratory (AHL) provides a vital role in diagnosis and control of new and emerging animal disease to protect New Zealand and support trade.

As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

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