Duration: 3 months fixed full-time (with possibility of extension)
Location: Kelburn, Wellington
Reports to: Production Lead

About Us

Marama Labs is aiming to become a leading innovator in the thriving nanomedicine industry, dedicated to advancing healthcare outcomes for humankind through cutting-edge spectroscopy hardware and software solutions. We are looking for a highly skilled Junior Production Technician to join our dynamic team and contribute to the manufacturing of our high-quality product CloudSpec. Our device and platform is used by leading Biopharma researchers and drug manufacturers around the world.

About the Role

You love building? We’re looking for a practical, hands-on person to support CloudSpec device production for three months. The role includes device assembly, testing, and lab-based sample work. Full training is provided — we’re looking for someone adaptable, careful, can follow rigorous processes and is eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on the mechanical, optical, and electrical assembly of CloudSpec devices

• Perform basic soldering and use hand tools confidently

• Run test scripts and automated procedures (no coding required)

• Support troubleshooting using structured problem-solving

• Carry out pipetting and basic lab workflows

• Prepare and run samples on analysis equipment

• Maintain good lab practice and contamination awareness

• Keep documentation and workspaces organised

About You

Education & Background

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, Chemistry, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• If you are taking a break from study to gain some real-world industry experience, please do not hesitate to apply.

Skills & Experience

• You are a tinkerer at heart who loves to make things work, build them, assemble things, and being hands on.

• Love using hand tools; some soldering or electrical assembly experience preferred

• Confident running scripts or command-line tools (no coding needed)

• Basic familiarity with laboratory environments and clean techniques

• Awareness of contamination risks in sample handling

• Experience with analytical instruments or spectroscopy is a bonus

• Exposure to basic coding or data analysis is beneficial

Personal Qualities

• Practical, reliable, and detail-focused

• You enjoy following detailed instructions and adhering to rigorous processes.

• Strong interested in high quality, reproducibility and efficiency

• Eager to learn and comfortable asking questions

• Strong communication skills

• A collaborative team player

Why Join Us?

• Work with advanced optical and analytical technology

• Gain real-world experience in both hardware production and lab workflows

• Learn from an experienced team in a friendly, supportive environment

• Opportunity for extension or future roles based on performance and business needs

• Experience the reality of working in a fast-paced yet high quality start-up environment

• Amazing Wellington harbour views; optionally ride the cable car to work.

Department

Production

Locations

Wellington

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