Technical Officer

Genea; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Project bonuses

Exclusive employee discounts

Health & wellbeing program

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Genea Canberra is seeking a laboratory support role to help ensure efficient laboratory operations for ART procedures. Responsibilities include routine Biochemistry bloods, sperm/dish prep for ART, lab maintenance, inventory control, and sample handling.

The role involves training of new staff, and participation in weekend/public holiday rosters. A Scientific Degree is required; fertility clinic experience is ideal. We offer a hybrid work model and staff development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Scientific degree required.
• Experience in Fertility Clinic is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Day to day support of the laboratory including: maintaining and cleaning the laboratory.
• Inventory control and ordering of lab supplies.
• Preparation of paperwork for procedures.
• Running routine Biochemistry bloods.
• Sperm and dish preparation for ART procedures.
• Cryobank maintenance assistance, including discarding of gametes and embryos per protocols and transporting samples.
• May assist with training of new technical officers.
• Andrology diagnostic training.
• Participation in rotational weekend roster and public holidays.
• Other duties as directed by manager.

Education

Scientific Degree

Job description

Genea has been helping people make babies for the past 35 years, that's a whole lot of tiny feet pitter-pattering across Australia, with our baby-making technology helping bring plenty more into the world, around the world. We are passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for our patients, as a team we are constantly striving to do better and be better.

We love what we do, the people we work with and we love the satisfaction of working somewhere that genuinely changes people’s lives – it doesn’t get more rewarding than that when it comes to work!

Job Description

To provide support to ensure that the laboratories run efficiently, this is inclusive but not limited to running routine Biochemistry bloods, Sperm and dish preparation for ART procedures, Diagnostic Andrology analysis,lab maintenance and cleaning, stock control, record maintenance and preparation of samples, as well as transports and disposals.

Core Requirements

• Day to day support of the laboratory including:
• Conducting laboratory maintenance and cleaning
• Inventory Control and Ordering of Lab Supplies
• Preparation of paperwork for procedures
• Running Routine Biochemistry bloods
• Sperm and Dish preparation for ART procedures
• Cryobank maintenance assistance, including discarding of gametes and embryos in accordance to protocols and transportation of samples to other clinics
• May be required to assist with the training of new technical officers
• Andrology diagnostic training
• Participation in rotational weekend roster and public holidays
• Other reasonable duties as directed by your manager

Qualifications

• Scientific Degree
• Previous experience in Fertility Clinic is ideal

Additional Information

Our staff enjoy working at Genea for several key reasons; the people we work with, flexibility, development opportunities, fulfilment of working somewhere that truly makes a difference to people's lives – It’s a pretty special place to work…

What's in it for you?

• Project and spot bonus schemes
• Enjoy exclusive employee discounts at over 350 retail, hospitality and travel partners
• First-class Health & Wellbeing program - access fitness classes, yoga and access support such as EAP and Parents at work.
• We are a certified family friendly workplace - work in a true, hybrid work environment