Kairuruku | Research Assistant in Chemical Inventory at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hazardous Chemical Handling, Chemical Inventory Management, Data Entry, Laboratory Best Practice, Communication Skills, Detail Orientation, Team Collaboration, Chemlist Management System

Industry

Higher Education

Description

* Have you got experience with hazardous chemical handling? * Are you studying for or have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, or a related field? * Can you be self-motivated and work in a fast-paced environment alongside other high-performing researchers? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a qualified and highly motivated Kairuruku - Research Assistant in Chemical Inventory to join the Paihau - Robinson Research Institute team on a fixed-term, full-time basis. We are seeking someone with ambition who wants to develop their research career within an academic R&D environment and has the ability to conceptualise and originate new ideas that are outside industry norms. Paihau - Robinson works closely with commercial partners and carries out mission-oriented R&D, so the preferred candidate should have the desire to see their work implemented with partners. You will lead the migration of chemicals to a new inventory management system at the Paihau - Robinson Research Institute. This work will expose you to multiple teams across the Institute, but will primarily be based as part of the Clean Materials team. Key responsibilities: * Identify and perform data entry for each unique chemical into the Chemlist inventory system, with over 600 chemicals to be input from an existing inventory. * Correctly barcode label individual chemical containers, working consistently to ensure all containers are correctly inventoried. * Safely handle a diverse range of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, following best laboratory practise. * Work safely in multi-user laboratory settings, where other users may be performing active experiments. Ō pūmanawa - About you The preferred candidate will: * Be studying for or have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, or with experience with hazardous chemical handling in related fields. * Bring a positive attitude to staff and students alike and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Have excellent communication skills and a passion for detail-orientated work. * Have practical implementation skills. * Be a strong team player able to work closely with collaborators from multiple partner organisations. * Be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment alongside other high-performing researchers. Prior experience with the Chemlist management system is helpful but not required. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. [https://vuw.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/VacancyRoleDescriptions/IQAYue9pji7RQ52U78wxFFetAUrPyBkDVZ-uUZjEo1vFjBE?e=dnnfj9&download=1] If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. Close date for vacancy: 30 June 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Jeannie Redman, Institute Manager (jeannie.redman@vuw.ac.nz). How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently. Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about] is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/working-here/employment-information] of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/governance/strategic-plan] and learn more about our research expertise [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/research/strengths/faculty]. Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team Are you ready to push the boundaries of science and technology? Join Paihau - Robinson Research Institute [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/robinson/about]! We’re pioneering high-temperature superconductivity and advanced technologies to revolutionise industries worldwide. Collaborate with top scientists and engineers in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Be part of groundbreaking research and make a real impact. Ready to shape the future? Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with us!

Responsibilities

Lead the migration of over 600 chemicals into the Chemlist inventory management system. Responsibilities include data entry, barcode labeling, and the safe handling of hazardous materials within a multi-user laboratory.