Senior Laboratory Technician

Linear Clinical Research Limited; City Of Joondalup; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

5 weeks annual leave

Social events

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Linear Clinical Research Ltd is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Nedlands and Joondalup sites on a full-time basis. You will support laboratory Leads, coordinate daily activities and mentor junior staff to uphold high-quality clinical trial work.

Applicants require a science-related degree with 3 years' experience in clinical trials or pathology labs and a solid understanding of GCP/ICH guidelines. You will contribute to a skilled multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a science-related field with 3 years' experience in a clinical trials or pathology lab.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH guidelines.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory activities and rostering under Laboratory Leads.
• Monitor and manage biological samples to support study requirements.
• Allocate resources within the team to achieve project deliverables.
• Lead change management, encourage innovation and continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior staff to build laboratory capability.

Skills

Good Clinical Practice

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Science-related degree

Job description

Linear Clinical Research Ltd is an internationally recognised, not-for-profit. Founded by the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (Perkins), Linear has Western Australia’s only dedicated early phase clinical trials facilities located in Nedlands and Joondalup where we focus on early phase clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas.

Your Role in Our Future

We are looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our team on a full-time basis and play an important role in the delivery of clinical trials across our Nedlands and Joondalup sites. You will work closely with laboratory Leads and multidisciplinary clinical trial teams to coordinate laboratory activities, provide technical expertise and ensure laboratory operations effectively support study requirements. As a senior member of the team, you will also train and mentor junior staff, building laboratory capability and supporting the consistent delivery of high-quality clinical trial activities across all Linear sites.

You will spend your time;

• Support the Laboratory Leads with the successful coordination of day-to-day activities and rostering of staff.
• Support the monitoring and management of all biological samples.
• Monitor the allocation and direct the resources within the team to ensure the achievement of deliverables articulated within applicable team plans andidentifiedprojects, whilstmaintaininga high levelof service forbusiness as usualactivities.
• Effectively manage change management processes, encouraging innovation, diversity and continuous improvement.
• Support the professionaldevelopment of staff through coaching, mentoring, training andcollaboration opportunities.

A full list of duties can be found in the JD_Senior Laboratory Technician.pdf

Your Experience

To be considered for this role you must have a Tertiary qualification in a science-related field with 3 years' experience working in a clinical trials or pathology laboratory. Along with this you must also have the following skills & experience;

• Demonstrated experience working within standards, procedures and regulations relating to Good Clinical Practice, and ICH.
• Knowledge and strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems, use initiative and prioritise workloads.
• Strong time management skills with ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail.

Our Culture and Benefits

We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We value our people and offer a generous range of benefits to support you to maintain a healthy work/life balance. These include:

• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550.
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Social events
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Closing Date; 1st December 2026.

Linear encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs. This role will be offered on a full-time basis offering 37.5 hours per week at a salary of up to $79,423 +Super and will work across both our Joondalup and Nedlands locations.