Insectary Research Technician: Vector Biology

CSIRO; Geelong; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Leave entitlements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong is seeking a Research Technician - Insectary to establish, maintain and characterise mosquito and other arthropod colonies, including species identification and scientific imaging. You’ll work closely with scientists and technicians on vector biology, vector competence and vector control in a highly regulated lab.

In this hands-on role you’ll apply specialised techniques such as arthropod infection, dissection and molecular

Qualifications

• A degree in science or related discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in entomology, including arthropod handling, species identification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with colleagues and collaborators.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain detailed records.
• Meet the Special ACDP requirements as listed in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Establishing, optimising and maintaining colonies of mosquitoes and other arthropods to support research and operational requirements.
• Conducting arthropod species identification, imaging, infection, dissection, molecular techniques and other specialised procedures.
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of research projects through experimental design, data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Maintaining a clean, organised environment and ensuring equipment is maintained to a safe standard.
• Maintaining records and assisting with procurement and inventory of consumables.

Skills

Entomology

Arthropod handling

Species identification

Scientific imaging

Data collection

Education

Degree in science or related discipline

Tools

Molecular techniques

Job description

CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong is seeking a Research Technician - Insectary to establish, maintain and characterise mosquito and other arthropod colonies, including species identification and scientific imaging. You’ll work closely with scientists and technicians on vector biology, vector competence and vector control in a highly regulated lab.

In this hands-on role you’ll apply specialised techniques such as arthropod infection, dissection and molecular