Biobank Technician

Children's Cancer Institute; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days off (up to 5)

Fitness Passport

Education discounts through UNSW

Job summary

Children's Cancer Institute is seeking a Liquid Biopsy Biobank Technician to advance paediatric cancer research by ensuring high-quality collection, processing and biobanking of liquid biopsy specimens (blood, bone marrow and CSF). The role supports critical initiatives including the ZERO program and requires adherence to SOPs to preserve genomic and proteomic integrity for downstream analysis.

Flexibility for Saturday work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in biology/biomedical science/biotechnology or closely related field.
• Hands-on experience in a biobanking, pathology, or clinical research lab environment.
• Familiarity with liquid biopsy processing and handling whole blood, plasma, cfDNA/cRNA is desirable.
• Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample tracking.
• Strong knowledge of GLP and biosafety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality collection, processing and biobanking of liquid biopsy specimens (blood, marrow, CSF).
• Support programs like ZERO to preserve genomic/proteomic integrity for molecular analysis.
• Adapt to Saturday shift as part of weekly roster.

Skills

LIMS experience

GLP knowledge

Biosafety protocols

Biobank / pathology lab experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, or related field

Tools

LIMS

Job description

For over 40 years, our shared commitment to curing childhood cancer has united us. Together, we continue to accelerate the answers to make that possible.

To accomplish our vision, we’re seeking someone who lives our values: owning and delivering meaningful work, collaborating to drive impact, challenging the status quo to create a better future, and balancing logic with empathy. Let’s achieve more, together.

The Liquid Biopsy Biobank Technician plays a crucial role in advancing paediatric cancer research by ensuring the high-quality collection, processing, and biobanking of liquid biopsy specimens (including blood, bone marrow, and CSF). Supporting critical initiatives, including the ZERO program, this role ensures that all time-sensitive biospecimens are processed with stringent adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to preserve genomic and proteomic integrity for downstream molecular analysis.

This role requires flexibility to accommodate clinical sample collection timelines. The successful candidate will be required to work on Saturdays as part of their standard weekly roster (e.g., a continuous Tuesday–Saturday schedule).

To succeed you will have…

• A Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in a biobanking, pathology, or clinical research laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with liquid biopsy processing, including handling whole blood, extracting plasma, and preserving cell-free DNA/RNA, is highly desirable.
• Proven experience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for detailed sample tracking.
• Strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and standard biosafety protocols.

We will support you to be your best with benefits that include but are not limited to:

• Working in a world-class, purpose-built facility, the only one in Australia dedicated to curing childhood cancer
• Focus on employee wellbeing, including up to 5 gifted wellbeing days off (paid) per year
• Access to Fitness Passport, with access to an extensive choice of fitness facilities across Sydney at discounted rates
• Corporate discounts and discounts on education through UNSW

Join us to shape a future every child deserves and to find meaning in your own. Because together, we can cure every child of cancer. It’s not if, it’s when.

Additional information about Children's Cancer Institute can be found on our website at: https://www.ccia.org.au/jobs-study . We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Children’s Cancer Institute and our culture. We embrace diversity and encourage you to advise of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.