Part-Time Geoscience Lab Lead

University-of-Otag; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

6.75% superannuation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

University of Otago in Dunedin invites applications for the Department Laboratory Manager role within Geology. Lead and enhance Earth science laboratories supporting world-class research and teaching, ensuring safety, effectiveness and fit for purpose.

You will supervise staff and students, manage chemical inventories, deliver inductions, coordinate facility upgrades, and work with CT E A and ORCA facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining professional laboratory procedures.
• Experience training, supervising or managing staff and students.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Geology Building laboratories meet health and safety requirements.
• Manage and support technical staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students and visitors.
• Conduct inductions and training in laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs and upgrades with service providers.
• Manage chemical inventories, storage, disposal and compliance documentation.
• Serve as backup for MPI Biological Compliance operations related to geological research.
• Lead initiatives to enhance laboratory functionality for departmental research needs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Training

Organizational

Problem solving

Education

MSc or equivalent in geoscience/chemistry

Job description

University of Otago in Dunedin invites applications for the Department Laboratory Manager role within Geology. Lead and enhance Earth science laboratories supporting world-class research and teaching, ensuring safety, effectiveness and fit for purpose.

You will supervise staff and students, manage chemical inventories, deliver inductions, coordinate facility upgrades, and work with CT E A and ORCA facilities.