Plant Tissue Culture & Gene Editing Technician

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation; Canberra; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) invites applications for a Research Technician in Canberra to support plant tissue culture and gene editing research within the Plant Trait Innovation team. You will contribute to germplasm improvement and develop methods for crops.

The role involves planning experiments, maintaining cultures, and collaborating across teams while ensuring high standards of safety and data integrity. A relevant bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Molecular Biology/Plant Physiology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out experiments, observations and technology development activities.
• Provide hands‑on support for scientific research.
• Develop gene editing and cell delivery methods for commercial crops.
• Prepare tissue culture media and maintain plant cell cultures.
• Design and conduct experiments and laboratory analyses under limited supervision.
• Maintain accurate electronic notebook records of procedures and results.
• Support day-to-day laboratory, glasshouse and field maintenance.

Skills

Plant tissue culture

Molecular biology

Genetic transformation

Laboratory record keeping

Stakeholder collaboration

Health and safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology/Plant Physiology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Electronic Laboratory Record systems

DoneSafe

Job description

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) invites applications for a Research Technician in Canberra to support plant tissue culture and gene editing research within the Plant Trait Innovation team. You will contribute to germplasm improvement and develop methods for crops.

The role involves planning experiments, maintaining cultures, and collaborating across teams while ensuring high standards of safety and data integrity. A relevant bachelor’s degree is required.