Islet Operations Manager

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare

Staff gym

Wellness facilities

Job summary

NSW Health at Westmead Hospital is seeking a Scientific Officer to support islet isolation, processing and quality management in a specialised transplantation program.

The role merges laboratory science with clinical care and research, requiring meticulous aseptic technique and strong compliance with cGMP and WHS standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualifications and extensive lab research experience.
• Extensive experience in cell isolation and culture.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with good communication and time management.
• Ability to manage stock levels for ongoing laboratory operations.
• Experience running and analysing RT-PCR, Western Blot, RIA, FACS and ELISA.
• Demonstrated QC testing knowledge (DNA quantification, endotoxin testing, microscopy).
• Data management and statistical reporting skills using MS Office and Prism.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate islet isolation and processing: prepare clean rooms, equipment and reagents for aseptic islet isolation and cell culture.
• Maintain quality assurance: perform and oversee assays to assess islet quality.
• Maintain regulatory and laboratory standards: environmental monitoring, equipment readiness, inventory, cleaning, SOPs in line with cGMP and safety.
• Lead operational coordination and staff training, rostering, consumables management, recordkeeping and after-hours on-call roster.
• Support research and innovation: contribute to lab-based research, data analysis and program improvement.

Skills

Laboratory research

Communication

Time management

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Medical Technology / BSc in Science

Australian university qualification

Tools

RT‑PCR

Western Blot

FACS

ELISA

Job description

Where you'll be working

Join the National Islet Transplant Unit at Westmead Hospital, a specialised clinical program supporting islet cell transplantation for people with Type 1 diabetes.

You’ll contribute to a unique intersection of laboratory science, clinical care and research, helping ensure human donor islets are prepared to the highest standards for clinical transplantation.

Be part of specialised transplant medicine: Contribute to a clinical program focused on islet cell transplantation for people with Type 1 diabetes.

Work at the forefront of laboratory science, Apply your technical expertise in a specialist human islet isolation and processing environment.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, Work alongside clinical, laboratory and quality management professionals to support safe, effective program delivery.

Connect science with patient outcomes, contribute to research and continuous improvement that support the development of islet transplantation.

Take ownership of essential operations, Help maintain laboratory readiness, quality systems and team capability in a highly specialised clinical setting.

Located in the world-class Westmead Health Precinct you will benefit from:

Access to on-site childcare, cafés and a vast public transport network.

Work life wellness! work surrounded with Green open spaces, onsite staff only gym and wellness facilities.

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (up to 1 Jan 2028)
Position Classification:Scientific Officer
Remuneration:$79,433.52- $113,298.98 per annum + 12% Superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Westmead Hospital, Westmead Institute for Medical Research

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate islet isolation and processing: Prepare clean rooms, equipment and reagents, and undertake human pancreatic islet isolation and cell culture using aseptic techniques.
• Maintain rigorous quality assurance: Perform and oversee relevant assays, including DNA, endotoxin, static stimulation, microscopy, FACS and ELISA, to assess islet quality.
• Maintain regulatory and laboratory standards: Oversee environmental monitoring, equipment readiness, inventory, cleaning and maintenance, and develop and update standard operating procedures in line with cGMP and work health and safety requirements.
• Lead operational coordination and training: Support staff training, rostering, consumables management, accurate recordkeeping and participation in the after-hours on-call roster.
• Support research and innovation: Contribute to laboratory-based research, data analysis and initiatives to improve the clinical islet transplantation program.
• Please note: After-hours work and on-call duties are required, with applicable remuneration provided.

Make a difference with NSW Health

Bring your scientific expertise, precision and commitment to quality to a role where laboratory excellence can contribute to life-changing treatment. Join Western Sydney Local Health District and play a vital part in advancing specialised transplantation, clinical research and better outcomes for people living with Type 1 diabetes.

Qualification

Diploma in Medical Technology of the Australian Institute of Medical Technologists (before 1974) or a degree in science from an approved university or college of advanced education requiring a minimum of three years full-time study or such qualifications as the employer deems equivalent

Selection Criteria

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualifications and extensive/demonstrated laboratory research experience
• Extensive experience and demonstrate competency in cell isolation and culture.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a research team. Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to manage appropriate stock levels for the ongoing operations of a laboratory.
• Ability to run and analyse samples by RT PCR, Western Blot, RIA, FACS and ELISA
• Demonstrated wet-lab and/or small animal research experience.
• Sound (working) knowledge of a quality assurance program and to have carried out QC testing such as DNA quantification, static incubation, Endotoxin testing, sampling for micro culture, microscopy.
• Demonstrated data management, statistical analysis and reporting skills using Microsoft Office software, Prism or similar.

Applications Close: 8th November 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position