Research Assistant & Administrator

Avature; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Une entreprise novatrice cherche un étudiant pour soutenir les opérations administratives et de recherche de son équipe scientifique à Auckland. Le poste à temps partiel nécessite des compétences organisationnelles, une attention aux détails, et une bonne communication. Vous jouerez un rôle clé en facilitant la documentation, les rapports et les recherches, tout en contribuant à un environnement de travail flexible et accueillant.

Benefits

Politiques de travail flexible

Congés parentaux

Soutien au bien-être familial

Qualifications

• Mentalité logique, curieuse et axée sur les solutions.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et en équipe.

Responsibilities

• Maintenir et mettre à jour la documentation d'étude avec précision.
• Assister les tâches administratives et effectuer des recherches bibliographiques.

Skills

Organisation

Communication écrite

Communication verbale

Attention aux détails

Tools

Microsoft Office

EndNote

Job description

We are seeking a student to support the administrative and research operations of our science team.

Position Description

Our Story:

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

Your Impact

Reporting to the Project Manager – Science & Technology and based in Auckland, you’ll play a key role in supporting the administrative and research operations of our Science team. Role is 20 hours per week

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and regularly updating study documentation and cost tracking in our database with precision and attention to detail.
• Assisting with the preparation, review, and amendment of project documentation.
• Supporting various administrative tasks, including month-end reporting, meeting coordination, minute-taking, and managing order requirements.
• Conducting PubMed and online publication searches, and sourcing scientific manuscripts.
• Uploading new beta-casein publications to the Science website CRM.
• Managing and maintaining our internal Reference Library.
• Researching clinical trials and related publications, and preparing concise weekly summaries.
• Assisting with biosample shipments, including ensuring all required import documentation is complete.
• Organising the shipment of milk, protein, and ingredient samples for clinical studies.
• Sourcing research kits or products as required (e.g., UGAL, ELISA).

The perfect candidate will have:

• A logical, curious, and solutions-focused mindset
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and numerical communication abilities
• The ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EndNote software

NZ:

We are committed to improving our team members work life wellbeing with leading policies and practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care and family wellbeing. By improving our team members work life balance, our family-friendly culture aims to support our team members workforce participation, career development and mental health and wellbeing.