Senior Research Technician, Sorghum Gene Editing

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible working options

On-campus childcare

Salary packaging

Job summary

The University of Queensland (QAAFI) is seeking a Senior Research Technician to contribute to cutting-edge crop biotechnology research aimed at improving sorghum for animal feeds and human foods. You will work with postdoctoral researchers and the sorghum biotech team to deliver innovative crop research and develop your technical skills.

Based at the St Lucia campus, the role is full-time (100%), fixed-term until 30 November 2029, with base salary $97,268–$104,348 plus 17% super.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in plant science, biotechnology, genetics or molecular biology, together with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated research knowledge and technical expertise in plant biology and molecular biology.
• Hands-on expertise in plant tissue culture and gene editing, including experience working in a plant tissue culture laboratory.
• Significant experience contributing to crop biotechnology projects with defined delivery milestones.
• Advanced technical capability in plant genetic transformation and detailed phenotyping of plants under glasshouse or field conditions.
• Experience in cereal phenotyping would be highly regarded.
• Knowledge of relevant research and scientific safety requirements and procedures, including quarantine, waste disposal, labelling and risk assessment.
• Well-developed problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear documentation and collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced crop gene editing research, including plant tissue culture, genetic transformation and phenotyping of gene-edited plants in glasshouse or field conditions.
• Set up, monitor and demonstrate experiments and equipment use, maintain accurate research records and contribute to the development of research and analytical protocols.
• Maintain high standards of laboratory practice, including equipment maintenance, research housekeeping, sample and chemical management, waste disposal, safety and compliance with approved ethics protocols.
• Contribute to research outputs and collaborative reports and manuscripts, while supporting the development of early-career research engineers, scientists and technicians.

Skills

Plant tissue culture

Gene editing

Plant biology

Molecular biology

Phenotyping

Laboratory skills

Education

Degree in plant science, biotechnology, genetics or molecular biology

Job description

The University of Queensland (QAAFI) is seeking a Senior Research Technician to contribute to cutting-edge crop biotechnology research aimed at improving sorghum for animal feeds and human foods. You will work with postdoctoral researchers and the sorghum biotech team to deliver innovative crop research and develop your technical skills.

Based at the St Lucia campus, the role is full-time (100%), fixed-term until 30 November 2029, with base salary $97,268–$104,348 plus 17% super.