Research Assistant - Surgery and Critical Care
About this role
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DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY & CRITICAL CARE, WELLINGTON | TE TARI HĀPARAPARA, TE TARI WHĀOMOOMO
FACULTY OF MEDICINE | TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, WELLINGTON | ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA, PŌNEKE
About our team | Mō te tīma
The Department of Surgery and Critical Care at the University of Otago, Wellington is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to linking basic science with clinical research and providing high quality clinical teaching.
Our department conducts a broad spectrum of research ranging from basic and translational science to clinical studies. Our research interests cover a broad range of surgical disciplines, as well as anaesthesia, emergency medicine, and cardiovascular physiology and medicine.
The role | Te mahi
This Research Assistant position works to carry out practical laboratory work while contributing to the development, conduct and dissemination of research projects that relate to molecular biomarkers in surgical cancers and cardiovascular disease.
You will be involved in and gain experience with a wide range of intellectually stimulating areas including:
• The collection of tissue for biobanking
• Isolation, culture, and characterisation of primary human tissues
• Running laboratory assays including ELISAs, Western blots, and RT-qPCR
• Assisting with the management of the laboratory space
Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
• BBioMedSc, BMedLab Sci, BSc or equivalent.
• Experience in molecular biological and/or genetic techniques.
• Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality and ethics in dealing with clinical information for patients involved in research studies.
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and an ability to work across a variety of tasks.
Further details | Pūroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours) fixed term (12 month) position, based in Pōneke, Wellington.
The appointment range for this role is $27.26 to $32.87 per hour.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
For further information, or to discuss this role in confidence – please contact Matt Foster via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600139 will close on Monday, 9 February 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Matt Foster
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Wellington
What you'll do
- The Research Assistant will carry out practical laboratory work and contribute to research projects related to molecular biomarkers in surgical cancers and cardiovascular disease. Responsibilities include tissue collection, laboratory assays, and managing the laboratory space.
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