Technical Officer

Professional; Canberra; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical Officer will join the Canberra Clinical Phenomics Service team at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, led by Prof. Katrina Randall.

The role uses laboratory experience to perform spectral flow cytometry and multiplex protein assays, ensuring safe lab operation, equipment maintenance, and handling of human blood samples in accordance with NATA accreditation standards. Working closely with academic staff, students, and clinical clients, the officer will deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Multiple years of laboratory experience; preferably with flow cytometry expertise.
• Commitment to quality is essential and experience in accredited facilities is valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform spectral flow cytometry and multiplex protein assays.
• Ensure safe operation of the lab and maintenance of equipment.
• Coordinate transportation and processing of human blood samples.
• Maintain compliance with NATA accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with academic and professional staff, students, and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Flow cytometry

Job description

16d ago , from Australian National University

Classification:ANU Officer 4/5 (Technical) Salary package:$81,296 - $97,918 per annum plus 17% superannuationTerm:Full Time, Fixed Term, untilJune 2027

The Position

The Technical Officer will be a member of the Canberra Clinical Phenomics Service team at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, led Prof. Katrina Randall. The Technical Officer will use their laboratory experience to perform spectral flow cytometry and multiplex protein assays, and ensure the safe operation of the lab, maintenance of equipment, transportation and processing of human blood samples, and compliance with NATA accreditation standards. The Technical Officer will be expected to work collegially, maintaining effective, productive, and beneficial workplace relationships with academic and professional School and College staff, students, and honorary appointees, as well as industry stakeholders and medical professionals.

The Person

The successful applicant will have multiple years of laboratory experience, preferably with expertise in flow cytometry. A commitment to quality is essential, and experience working in an accredited diagnostic facility will be regarded positively. They will work closely with other members of the team to ensure results are delivered to academic and clinical clients quickly and reliably.

The School

The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) is Australia’s national medical research institute that excels in multidisciplinary, translational medical research in fields including immunology, cancer, genomics, neuroscience, computational biology, RNA biology, and infectious diseases

The College

TheANU College of Science and Medicineencompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

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