Technical Officer, Lab Support – Chemistry & Env Sci

Waikato; Tauranga; Hybrid; NZD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional university leave

Competitive superannuation

Job summary

The University of Waikato is seeking a Technical Officer to support teaching and research in Chemistry and Environmental Sciences at the Tauranga campus. You will join a collaborative team of technicians ensuring laboratories, equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently.

Your duties include laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, stock management, and health and safety compliance, while assisting students and staff during lab and fieldwork and maintaining instrumentation.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in science is required.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety practices, including hazardous substances management.
• Strong organisational, time management and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality technical support underpinning teaching and research across Chemistry and Environmental Science.
• Perform laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, stock management and technical troubleshooting.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and support students and staff during lab and fieldwork sessions.
• Maintain specialist instrumentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the School.

Job description

The University of Waikato is seeking a Technical Officer to support teaching and research in Chemistry and Environmental Sciences at the Tauranga campus. You will join a collaborative team of technicians ensuring laboratories, equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently.

Your duties include laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, stock management, and health and safety compliance, while assisting students and staff during lab and fieldwork and maintaining instrumentation.