Laboratory Technician

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research; Sydney; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Training and development

International research environment

18 weeks paid parental leave

Leave flexibility

Discounted Health Insurance

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney seeks a Technician to deliver high-quality histology and blood processing for internal researchers and external collaborators.

Reporting to the Histopathology & Biospecimen Manager, you will handle blood samples, tissue processing, embedding, staining, microtomy and immunohistochemistry, with meticulous data recording in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Understanding of good laboratory practice guidelines.
• Strong computer and communication skills.
• Commitment to quality and detail.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Team-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process blood samples from biobanks and clinical trials.
• Perform histology duties: reception, tissue processing, embedding, staining, microtomy, immunohistochemistry.
• Prepare and label samples meticulously.
• Aliquot and snap-freeze blood samples.
• Maintain equipment and record keeping.
• Contribute to SOP drafting and support research projects.

Skills

Good laboratory practice

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

TAFE or university degree in science/health

Job description

Integral to Garvan, are its Scientific support services and biobanks which contain tissue and blood samples from research projects and consented participants. The Technician is to provide high quality histology and blood processing services, both to researchers within the St Vincent’s Health Innovation Precinct and external collaborators.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Histopathology & Biospecimen Manager, the Technician will be responsible for processing blood samples and performing general histology duties in a team and collaborative environment. Salary: $58,000 + 12% super + salary packaging Employment Type: 2 year contract, with high possibility of extension

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS

• Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
• Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
• Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
• A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Processing of blood samples collected as part of the biobanks and clinical trials
• Performing general histology such as specimen reception, tissue processing and embedding, staining, microtomy, and immunohistochemistry
• The meticulous preparation and labelling of samples
• Aliquoting and snap freezing of the blood samples
• Handling and maintenance of lab equipment
• All general lab duties
• Strict adherence to Study Protocols
• Record Keeping
• Data entry and ensuring its accuracy onto a database
• Contributing to the writing of standard operating procedures and other manuals
• Assistance with research projects
• Assisting other Garvan facilities/labs if required
• Participating in training team and Precinct staff
• Working closely and effectively with small teams, planning and prioritising work to meet all commitments

ABOUT YOU

• TAFE or university degree in science, applied science, health or a health related discipline
• Understanding of good laboratory practice guidelines
• Excellent computer and communication skills
• A strong commitment to quality and detail
• Demonstrate ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to work in a team/collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines

ABOUT GARVAN

Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s. Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome. We seek to see our world‑class discovery research achieve life‑changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease. Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’, not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.

Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Ourmissionis to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected by complex, widespread illness, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community. Through our key scientific strengths in data, genomics, cellular, translation and clinical science, we aim to catalyse research from fundamental discovery to transformational impact. Enabled by cutting‑edge technology and world‑class facilities, and the support of our passionate Garvan family; our researchers and professional staff strive, every day, to create a future where everyone lives longer, healthier lives.

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