Production Technician

Hudson Institute of Medical Research; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family friendly workplace

Paid parental leave

Onsite gym with personal trainers

Generous salary packaging with tax ben

Opportunities for Career and PROFESS I

Free Employee Assistance program

Hudson social club

Job summary

Hudson Institute of Medical Research – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Production Technician to join the Cell Therapies platform. The role involves aseptic manipulation of human cells and blood components in an ISO 8 cleanroom, ensuring GMP and ISO15189 compliance, with responsibilities spanning kit prep, documentation, equipment operation, and ongoing quality systems.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma or Degree in Science and have regulated-lab experience, with flexibility for after-hours or weekends

Qualifications

• Comfortable with working in a regulated laboratory (e.g. NATA ISO15189, ISO17025, ISO20387 or similar) and hospital setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks precisely and consistently.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with a shared focus on patient care.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or after-hours as needed to support urgent processing and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervised aseptic manipulation and processing of human cells and blood components in an ISO 8 cleanroom environment, adhering to NATA and GMP requirements.
• Prepare processing kits, materials, and sterile equipment for production processes.
• Prepare documentation prior to and post-processing.
• Perform routine daily operational tasks to support the function of the HICT facility, including temperature monitoring, inventory/material control, and facility cleaning.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on laboratory and processing equipment (e.g. centrifuges, Biological Safety Cabinets and cryogenic systems).
• Complete and maintain accurate quality system documentation, including batch records, forms, logs, and reports in accordance with GMP and ISO15189 standards.
• Perform facility environmental monitoring, equipment calibrations, checks and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Use laboratory software systems such as Quality Management Systems (QMS) and equipment monitoring platforms and other IT office tools (e.g. Google Suite, Microsoft Suite).
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing processes and operational efficiency.
• Work occasional flexible hours, including after-hours or weekends, depending on production schedules and clinical requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Regulated laboratory experience

Education

Diploma or Degree in Science (Biomedical Science, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent)

Job description

Hudson Institute of Medical Research – Melbourne VIC

Full time

1mo ago , from Hudson Institute of Medical Research

Production Technician – Hudson Institute Cell Therapies

An exciting opportunity is currently available fora Production Technician to join the Cell Therapies platform at Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Australia'sleading Medical Research Institute.

• Conduct supervised aseptic manipulationand processing of human cells, and blood components in an ISO 8 cleanroomenvironment, adhering to NATA and GMP requirements.
• Prepare processing kits, materials, andsterile equipment for production processes.
• Prepare documentation prior to and postprocessing.
• Perform routine daily operational tasks tosupport the function of the HICT facility, including but not limited totemperature monitoring, inventory/ material control, and facility cleaning.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance onlaboratory and processing equipment (e.g. centrifuges, Biological Safety Cabinetsand cryogenic systems).
• Complete and maintain accurate qualitysystem documentation, including batch records, forms, logs, and reports inaccordance with GMP and ISO15189 standards.
• Perform facility environmental monitoring,equipment calibrations, checks and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Use laboratory software systems such asQuality Management Systems (QMS) and equipment monitoring platforms and otherIT office tools (e.g. Google Suite, Microsoft Suite).
• Participate in continuous improvementinitiatives related to manufacturing processes and operational efficiency.
• Work occasional flexible hours, includingafter-hours or weekends, depending on production schedules and clinicalrequirements.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Comfortable with working in a regulatedlaboratory (e.g. NATA ISO15189, ISO17025, ISO20387 or similar) and hospitalsetting.
• Excellent attention to detail and theability to complete tasks in a precise and consistent manner.
• Ability to work as part of amultidisciplinary team with a shared focus on patient care.
• Applies knowledge and skills to a variedrange of different tasks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours,including weekends or after-hours as needed to support urgent processing andpatient needs.
• A Diploma or Degree in Science (BiomedicalScience, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent) with relevant workexperience; or
• Experience working in a regulated laboratorysetting such as blood bank, transfusion service, pathology lab or cellprocessing facility.
• Up-to-dateand valid WWCC and National Police Check required.

Highly Desired:

• Experience in working in a regulatedlaboratory setting such as a blood bank, transfusion service, pathology lab, orcell processing facility.
• In-depth knowledge of NATA ISO15189.Previous exposure to GMP, TGA, or NATA-accredited environments.
• Experience in cleanroom operations, andbiosafety cabinets, including aseptic processing, performing calculations,performing dilutions.
• Familiarity with blood component processing,cell separation techniques, or cryopreservation methods.
• Strong understanding of aseptic technique,quality documentation, and laboratory workflows.
• In depth-knowledge of cell therapy, stemcell biology and regenerative medicine

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

This position is a fixed term contract role for 12 months in a full-time capacity. Salary is based on Technical, Administrative andProfessional Staff scale, TAP 4. Superannuation of 12.5% and very attractivesalary packaging options are available.

about us

We are a global bioscience medicalresearch leader, Hudson Institute advances healthcare through ground-breaking,collaborative medical research discoveries and their translation intoreal-world impact. Our research programs deliver in three areas ofmedical need: Inflammation, Cancer, Women's and Newborn Health. Hudson is a community of researchers,students and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveriesthat improve human health. We are driven by our values such as Excellence,Innovation, Partnerships, and Community. We are committed to making a positivedifference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.

We offer:

• A proud family friendly workplace
• Paid parental leave
• Onsite Gym with personal trainers
• Generous salary packaging with significant taxbenefits
• Opportunities for Career and ProfessionalDevelopment
• Free Employee Assistance program
• Hudson social club with institute events all year!

oUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, equity AND INCLUSION

Hudson is committed to empowering ourpeople and harnessing their diversity to build inclusive and equitable workenvironment. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability,culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people withdiverse genders and sexualities. We are committedto creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development andleadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We stronglyencourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Should you requiresupport during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration,please contact: **@hudson.org.au

Pleasenote: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.