Islet Transplant Lab Operations Lead

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District invites applications for an Islet Operations Manager at Westmead Hospital. This role combines laboratory science with clinical operations to ensure high-quality donor islet isolation and processing for transplantation in Type 1 diabetes patients.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, quality systems, regulatory compliance and staff training in a specialised clinical setting, contributing to translational research and improved patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualification: Diploma in Medical Technology or a science degree from an approved university or college of advanced education requiring a minimum of three years full-time study or equivalent
• 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 ongoing laboratory operations
• 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 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Laboratory research experience

Cell isolation & culture

Independence & teamwork

Communication skills

Stock management

RT PCR

Western Blot

RIA

FACS

ELISA

Wet-lab experience

Data analysis & reporting

Quality assurance

Education

Diploma in Medical Technology

Science degree

Tools

RT PCR

Western Blot

RIA

FACS

ELISA

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District invites applications for an Islet Operations Manager at Westmead Hospital. This role combines laboratory science with clinical operations to ensure high-quality donor islet isolation and processing for transplantation in Type 1 diabetes patients.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, quality systems, regulatory compliance and staff training in a specialised clinical setting, contributing to translational research and improved patient outcomes.