LaboratoryProtein Purification Suite

Nicole Lauren‑Manuera is the Technical Services Manager within the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Canterbury.  She leads the school’s technical services team, overseeing the operation, maintenance, and support of teaching and research laboratories. Nicole acts as the Biological Compliance Officer for the University and offers advice on the import and use of restricted biological material and unwanted organism within the University.

 

Nicole’s background spans extensive hands‑on experience in laboratory environments, where she has developed strong expertise in technical management, staff coordination, biological compliance and research operations. At UC, she works closely with academic staff, researchers, and students to provide reliable technical support and enable high‑quality teaching and research outcomes.

Dr Marie Squire is a Principal Research and Instrumentation Specialist in Te Kura Matū | School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, where she provides expert support across UC’s analytical chemistry and spectroscopy infrastructure. After completing her Chemistry studies at UC, she undertook postdoctoral research at the University of Oxford before returning to New Zealand for roles at the University of Otago and later UC. 

 

She leads analytical instrument services for SPCS, including Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Mass Spectrometry (MS), and Liquid Chromatography (HPLC/LC). Her work spans instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, researcher training, method development, and data interpretation. Operating at the intersection of chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science, and materials science, she co‑supervises research students, contributes to undergraduate teaching, and supports outreach and capability development.

 

Her specialist expertise lies in applying NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and chromatographic separation techniques to complex biochemical, chemical, and materials‑focused research challenges.