Mō mātou About Us
ESR is keeping people safe and healthy through science, we help improve the safety of, and contribute to, the economic, environmental and social wellbeing of people and communities in New Zealand.
We harness the ingenuity of our people, innovative science, and technology and relationships to solve problems to strengthen New Zealand's health, safety and wellbeing.
We also create innovative products and services for communities around the globe.
ESR is a Crown Research Institute with 450+ staff with sites across New Zealand.
Mō te tūnga The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technician to join our successful and growing Health & Environment Science Group based in Porirua.
The candidate will support ESR's microbial genomics capabilities that underpin infectious diseases research and public health.
This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity.
In this role you will :
take an active role in shaping and developing the future of sequencing in ESR, as part of a wider group of sequencing technicians and genomics experts across ESR's sites.
not perform your work in isolation, you will be an active collaborator and your colleagues will provide support and up-skilling.
perform research work as well as support surveillance work and other ESR staff with their projects.
Mōu About you
To be successful in this role you will have a mix of the following :
extensive laboratory experience in molecular biology with a MSc graduate qualification in molecular biology, microbiology, virology or a related discipline, and preferably has practical experience working with next-generation sequencing technologies.
Experience with molecular techniques (extraction, PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR)
Experience with lab automation / robotics
Preferentially have familiarity or experience with downstream genomics and / or metagenomics workflows
Experience in working in a PC2 laboratory
Ngā painga The benefits
$53k - $70k+, depending on relevant skills and experience
Work with experts in genomics and bioinformatics, happy to share their expertise and grow yours.
Varied and interesting work with a chance to meaningfully contribute to the health of New Zealanders.
An exciting and diverse environment.
You'll receive ongoing personal development and access to a Southern Cross group membership scheme.
You will be working with a dedicated and passionate team of people who take pride in the quality of their work.
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