Technical Officer

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University (ANU) invites applications for the ANU Officer 4/5 (Technical) position within the Centre for Personalised Medicine at the John Curtin School of Medical Research. The role entails hands-on technical support for molecular biology, protein and cell-based workflows, contributing to translational research aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment of immune-mediated diseases.

The successful candidate will maintain lab standards, support day-to-day operations, and

Qualifications

• Experience in biomedical or translational research.
• Hands-on technical skills in molecular biology and protein work.
• Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification, cell culture and assays.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to the CPM laboratory and clinical research workflow.
• Maintain laboratory standards and documentation.
• Offer technical advice and training to students and staff.

Skills

Molecular biology

Protein expression

Cell culture

Biochemical assays

Laboratory operations

Job description

Classification: ANU Officer 4/5 (Technical)
Salary package: $81,296 - $97,918 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms:2 x Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 2 years.

The Position

The Technical Officer will be a key member of the Centre for Personalised Medicine at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, reporting to the Laboratory Manager and working closely with researchers, clinicians, students and professional staff across the Centre. The position will provide hands-on technical support to the CPM laboratory and clinical research workflow, contributing to high-quality translational research focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of patients with immune-mediated disease.

This role requires a practical, organised and collaborative laboratory professional who can confidently undertake a range of molecular biology, protein and cell-based techniques, while contributing to the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory. The Technical Officer will support research activities, maintain laboratory standards and documentation, provide technical advice and assistance to students and research staff, and contribute to a safe, well-organised and productive research environment.

The Person

An ideal candidate is a motivated and collaborative laboratory professional with experience in biomedical or translational research and strong hands-on technical skills. They will have experience in molecular biology, recombinant protein expression and purification, cell culture, protein and biochemical assays, and the preparation and handling of biological samples.

The successful candidate will be highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritise and manage competing tasks. They will be able to work independently, use initiative and take responsibility for delivering work to a high standard, while also recognising when to seek guidance or collaborate with colleagues.

The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide technical support and training to students, researchers and other laboratory staff. The individual will contribute positively to the culture and operations of the Centre for Personalised Medicine and will be committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, laboratory quality and safe working practices.

For further information please contact, Kerry Gherbavaz, T: [phone], E: [e-mail]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [e-mail]

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with Background Checking Procedure and National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.