__________DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY | TE TARI MĀTAI TUKUMATEDUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | TE KURA WHAIORA A ŌTEPOTIAbout Our Team/Mō Te Tīma Focused on excellence in both research and teaching, the Department of Pathology is dedicated to investigating the cause of human disease, to applying our knowledge to improve the treatment of patients, and to share that knowledge with others. The role/Te mahi This part-time role offers the opportunity to assist in shaping the practical learning experience for undergraduate students within the Department of Pathology. You will coordinate and manage all aspects of our laboratory classes and practical sessions, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing laboratory resources. Procuring essential supplies and maintaining equipment and inventories. Designing effective laboratory setups that support student learning. Supervising a team of technical staff—organising their daily activities and ensuring tasks are clearly allocated and completed to a high standard. You will collaborate closely with researchers, paper convenors and the Director of Teaching to ensure the smooth running of existing lab classes, and where necessary, help with the development of new labs. In addition, you will work closely with the Compliance Manager, and the Health and Safety Officer to help implement lab policies, uphold safety protocols, and maintain a well-regulated, compliant working environment. Your skills and experience/Kā Pūkeka Me Kā Wheako The ideal candidate will hold a qualification such as a BSc (Hons), BMLSc (or equivalent), BBio Med Sc (Hons), or MSc—preferably in biological sciences or laboratory medicine—and/or have relevant research or diagnostic laboratory experience. Applicants must have a solid working knowledge of basic experimental techniques and previous work experience in laboratory procedures. Other key skills include: Experience in an undergraduate teaching or medical laboratory science setting. Experience supervising staff. Being highly organised, with strong self-management and prioritisation skills. Strong problem-solving skills and initiative. Familiarity with handling human and animal samples. Proficiency with standard operating and quality control procedures. Dedication to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and Pasifika values. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, and also manage task deadlines whilst maintaining accurate, detailed records. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Further details/Pūroko This is a permanent, part-time (15 hours per week) position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The appointment range for this role is $78,018 to $82,753, top of the range is $97,368 (pro rata). You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and respect the contributions of staff from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. For further information or to discuss the role in confidence - please contact Glen Reid via the contact details below. Application/Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2500747 will close on Sunday, 08 June 2025. Applications may be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
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Lead Teaching Laboratory Technician
80,000 NZ$
Lead Teaching Laboratory Technician
New Zealand, Otago, Dunedin,
Modified June 10, 2025
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The University of Otago was established in 1869 by Scottish settlers who possessed a strong conviction in the transforming power of education. Today the University has about 20,000 students, and campuses in Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland and Southland.
With more than 80 academic departments organised into four divisions—Business, Health Sciences, Humanities and Sciences—the University of Otago offers about 180 courses and is the only New Zealand university offering Dentistry, Dental Technology, Surveying, and Medical Radiation Therapy. There are over 77,000 Otago graduates living all over the world having studied a huge variety of subjects.
Research underpins all academic activity at Otago and a strong research culture is fostered across all divisions. This was highlighted by Otago’s success under the New Zealand Government’s 2012 Performance-Based Research Funding (PBRF) quality evaluation, which confirmed Otago's position as the leading research institution in New Zealand. Otago was the only university to be ranked in the top four in all average quality score (AQS) measures in the PBRF evaluation.
A comprehensive range of academic, technical, electronic, recreational, and welfare services help students and staff at the University of Otago to achieve their best in their coursework and research.