Job Description
Job DescriptionM t mtou rp | About the teamYou will join a warm and welcoming team based in the School of Pharmacy, located within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023. Our team is dedicated to advancing research in spinal cord injury treatments and is composed of passionate researchers and professionals who collaborate closely to achieve our goals. We value open communication, teamwork, and a supportive work environment.Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are seeking a Senior Research Technician to support research on spinal cord injury treatments. You will assist Dr. Jarred Griffin within Prof. Darren Svirskis' lab group in the Department of Pharmacy.This research focuses on developing and testing therapeutic interventions to restore function after paralytic injuries.The reason for fixed term is due to the team successfully obtaining a grant from Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research.Key Responsibilities:Provide advanced technical support for research operations.Assist with rodent surgeries and behavioural testing.Preform routine laboratory work such as cryosectioning and histologyManage laboratory tasks, order consumables, and prepare finance reports.
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Education
Our ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification and experience as a Senior Research Technician in the biological/medical research field. Previous experience with laboratory animal handling and/or surgical skills is preferred but not essential. Experience with lab work, including cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, cell culture, and molecular biology, is also preferred.
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