Junior Production Technician

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

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 Cloud Spec
. Our device and platform is used by leading Biopharma researchers and drug manufacturers around the world.

You love building? We’re looking for a practical, hands‑on person to support Cloud Spec 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.

• Work on the mechanical, optical, and electrical assembly of Cloud Spec 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 work spaces organised

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.