Science Lab Technician - Research & Teaching Support

University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional university leave

Competitive superannuation

Job summary

University of Waikato is seeking a Technical Officer to support teaching and research in Chemistry and Environmental Sciences at the Tauranga Campus. You will work with a collaborative team to maintain laboratories, equipment and facilities, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

The role involves laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, stock management, troubleshooting and health and safety compliance to support students and staff in teaching labs and fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in science.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment preferred.
• Strong focus on health and safety practices in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality technical support for teaching and research in Chemistry and Environmental Science.
• Prepare laboratories, equipment, and materials for teaching and fieldwork.
• Ensure health, safety and compliance across laboratories.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in science

Job description

University of Waikato is seeking a Technical Officer to support teaching and research in Chemistry and Environmental Sciences at the Tauranga Campus. You will work with a collaborative team to maintain laboratories, equipment and facilities, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

The role involves laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, stock management, troubleshooting and health and safety compliance to support students and staff in teaching labs and fieldwork.