Research Animal Technician - Care, Data & Welfare

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a compassionate and reliable Animal Technician to join the Liggins Institute on an 8-month fixed-term basis, supporting a research study focused on improving lifelong health through world-leading science.

This hands-on role involves daily care and welfare monitoring of research animals, with full training provided. You will assist with sample collection, record-keeping, and contribute to metabolic testing, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for animals in a research, laboratory, agricultural, or veterinary setting.
• Knowledge of animal welfare principles and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Competency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with laboratory animals would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality daily care, feeding, weighing, and welfare monitoring of research animals.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and study documentation.
• Assist with sample/tissue collection, blood sampling, and metabolic assessments.
• Prepare treatments, consumables, and study materials as required.
• Support behavioral, physiological, and metabolic testing activities.
• Maintain hygiene, animal husbandry, and facility compliance.
• Contribute to health and safety practices and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking a compassionate and reliable Animal Technician to join the Liggins Institute on an 8-month fixed-term basis, supporting a research study focused on improving lifelong health through world-leading science.

This hands-on role involves daily care and welfare monitoring of research animals, with full training provided. You will assist with sample collection, record-keeping, and contribute to metabolic testing, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.