Senior Technician - Animal Facilities - School Of Biological Science - Part Time (22.5 Hrs)

Senior Technician - Animal Facilities - School of Biological Science - part time (22.5 hrs)

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Role overview

As a Senior Technician, you'll play a key role in supporting researchers engaged in animal-based studies and manage the day-to-day operations of the Integrated Physiology Unit (IPU).

You'll ensure the welfare of animals, maintain compliance with ethical and legislative requirements, and provide training, advice, and technical assistance to staff and students.

Key responsibilities

Managing daily operations of the Integrated Physiology Unit and ensuring a high standard of facility performance.

Supporting animal research through expert care, handling, and husbandry practices.

Acting as the Medicines and Dispensary Officer for the School, overseeing controlled substances and compliance documentation.

Supporting researchers with approved animal procedures and ensuring accurate record keeping.

Contributing to the School's animal ethics compliance, audits and inspections.

This role offers a varied mix of hands-on animal care, technical problem-solving, and compliance oversight in a collaborative academic environment where your expertise makes a tangible difference.

Employment details

Part-time (22.5 hrs per week) permanent position – role is based primarily onsite

Remuneration : $72,000 - $84,709 per annum, dependent on experience (pro-rated)

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

About you

You will bring :

A Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or a related field (a postgraduate qualification is an advantage).

At least five years' experience in a technical or research facility, including three years of hands-on animal care experience.

Proven competence in rodent handling and husbandry, and familiarity with the ethical, health, and safety frameworks governing animal research.

Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage operations effectively in a busy research environment.

Experience in biological containment facilities and with small non-rodent species would be beneficial.

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.

Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme

A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 9th November

• to be considered.

Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Jo Dodd (Technical Manager) via

Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.

For further information on services for Maori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIA+ and others go to

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply

We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.

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