Senior Technician Microbiology Te tnga | The role We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technician to join our Microbiology team within the Health Group, based at Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua and Wallaceville Science Centre, Upper Hutt. This role will perform routine and non-routine laboratory analysis of clinical samples, undertake testing using Microbiological, molecular and/or serologic techniques, perform calculations and interpret results. Kia angitu koe | About you This is a varied and challenging role for which you will have demonstrated experience and ability to work independently across a range of technical and complex tasks.

You will be skilled in planning, collecting data, analysis and reporting of results. To be successful in this role you will have: An appropriate science qualification at a tertiary level Registration or the ability to gain registration with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council Experience of infectious diseases serology principles and practice, including ELISA Ability to handle clinical and surveillance samples appropriately Ability to handle chemicals appropriately and prepare reagents accurately A good understanding of safe laboratory practice Demonstrate Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Accuracy with numeracy and mathematical calculations and understanding of statistical measurement Understanding of Quality Management systems, including ISO 15189: 2022 and ISO 17025:2017 Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) The ability to work independently and to plan own work schedule. This role may require Saturday overtime shifts on a rotating roster.

Ng painga | The benefits Flexible working options to support balancing work and non-work commitments. Four weeks annual leave, plus two additional annual leave days and three additional ESR days (usually the three days between Christmas and New Years Eve) 15 days sick leave and service leave provisions after five years Annual volunteer day to support an organisation or issue you care about in the community. Free annual flu vaccinations Life insurance and physical loss benefit Subsidised Southern Cross insurance & access to special retail discounts.

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a confidential and free counselling service. M mtou | About Us Established in 1992, ESR is New Zealands Crown Research Institute specialising in science that safeguards the health and wellbeing of Aotearoas people and natural environment. With 4 locations across Aotearoa New Zealand from Auckland to Christchurch and Wellington (Kenepuru and Wallaceville), we use world-leading science to monitor disease, test food and products, safeguard our water, and support the justice sector.

By joining forces with experts and iwi, were tackling critical issues to ensure a better Aotearoa New Zealand for all. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and value our people, providing excellent environment for fostering and developing our people in a values-driven, flexible, and ever.