Lab Research Technician - Molecular & Animal Studies

Aurion; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurion is seeking a Technical Assistant to support researchers and students within the Centre. The role involves experimental preparation, animal work, genotyping, and data collection in a PC2 environment.

You will help maintain laboratory operations and contribute to high-quality research outcomes. Responsibilities include histological processing, data presentation, and preparation of figures for manuscripts, with training provided for animal handling and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline is required.
• Ability to work with animal models and to engage in PC2 laboratory activities.
• Proficient in documentation and data entry using Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collection, recording and secure storage of experimental data.
• Preparation of buffers and experimental reagents.
• Histological processing and staining, including immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry.
• Quantitative analysis of histological outcomes (e.g. cell size and proportion of positively stained cells).
• Support for animal experiments, including mouse breeding, tissue collection, dietary administration and routine weighing.
• Genotyping, ELISAs, PCR and other routine molecular biology techniques.
• Presentation of results at laboratory meetings.
• Preparation of figures for manuscripts and publications.
• Laboratory inventory management and ordering of supplies.

Skills

Record keeping

Laboratory safety

Hazardous substances handling

Following detailed protocols

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aurion is seeking a Technical Assistant to support researchers and students within the Centre. The role involves experimental preparation, animal work, genotyping, and data collection in a PC2 environment.

You will help maintain laboratory operations and contribute to high-quality research outcomes. Responsibilities include histological processing, data presentation, and preparation of figures for manuscripts, with training provided for animal handling and safety procedures.