Senior Molecular Biosciences Lab Technician

Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

Palmerston North

On-site

NZD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

UniSaver employer contribution 6.75%
Five university holidays
Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare

Job summary

Massey University on the Manawatū campus in Palmerston North seeks a Senior Technician - Molecular Biosciences to support undergraduate teaching labs, postgraduate students and research activities. This full-time, permanent role focuses on delivering practical teaching, maintaining laboratories and equipment, and fostering a safe, efficient learning environment.

You will collaborate with technical staff and academics to support laboratory-based courses, plan sessions, and manage resources while

Qualifications

  • Masters-level qualification or equivalent hands-on lab experience in molecular biology/biochemistry or related field.
  • Experience with planning and delivering practical teaching in undergraduate laboratories.
  • Strong laboratory management and safety practices (HSNO).

Responsibilities

  • Support undergraduate teaching laboratories (first to third year genetics, biochemistry, microbiology).
  • Collaborate with technical staff and academics to deliver lab-based courses.
  • Plan and prepare laboratory sessions, manage resources, and handle setup/pack-down.

Skills

Molecular Biosciences
Teaching Laboratories
Higher Education
Laboratory Support
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
Genetics
Biochemistry
Technical Staff
Research Support
Laboratory Management
Health & Safety (HSNO)

Education

Masters degree or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience

Tools

Vertere/Chemwatch
Stream

Job description

Massey University on the Manawatū campus in Palmerston North seeks a Senior Technician - Molecular Biosciences to support undergraduate teaching labs, postgraduate students and research activities. This full-time, permanent role focuses on delivering practical teaching, maintaining laboratories and equipment, and fostering a safe, efficient learning environment.

You will collaborate with technical staff and academics to support laboratory-based courses, plan sessions, and manage resources while

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