Research Technician, the Liggins Institute Research Farm Laboratory

The Liggins Institute is one of the world’s leading centres for research on foetal and child health, nutrition, development, breast cancer, epigenetics and evolutionary medicine.

A unique opportunity has arisen for a technician interested in sheep-based research at the Liggins Institute Research Farm Laboratory, part of the University of Auckland, located south of Rotorua.

The role

In this position, you will:

• Actively participate in research, the management of research equipment, ordering of goods and charge-out administration
• Support animal health management, from monitoring animals’ health and welfare to assisting with feeding and watering
• Provide surgical support and assistance, ensuring compliance with legal and institutional requirements

Who are we looking for?

• You’ll need to be tertiary-trained in an animal science or veterinary nursing, with knowledge of husbandry and care of large domestic livestock.
• Practical skills and experience monitoring sheep health and welfare are ideal.
• Proficient computer skills, including database management, are also important requirements.

Why us?

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through flexible employment practices and a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential. We offer a competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave, and over 300 different career development courses.

In addition, the University offers a company superannuation scheme and a number of subsidies on internal and external services.

For more information please visit: Career development and benefits.

There is some flexibility for working either full- or part-time in this position.

Professional Staff Level 3.

Applications close on Sunday 12th March 2017.

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 Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTI, equity groups, parenting support and flexible work go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz.