Laboratory Diagnostic Technician - Serology, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:

Australia, Geelong

Category:

Research and Development

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

73000.00 - 93000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

One-year term appointment in serology lab to enable increased capacity for emergency animal disease testing, supporting responses to emergency animal disease events. Work closely with colleagues, managers and clients to ensure effective information transfer under a quality management framework. Help make a difference in the unique environment at the ACDP.

Job Responsibility:

Work in a microbiologically secure laboratory as part of a multi-disciplinary team with responsibilities and outputs, supporting and delivering quality assured diagnostic testing services (NATA/ISO 17025) for a broad range of viral pathogens, as well as the exclusion of emergency animal diseases, routine surveillance and biological sample testing
Contribute to quality assurance requirements, including reporting tests, maintaining up-to-date and accurate test records, and proficiency testing
Undertake and complete tasks under technical direction, working with discretion to decide on the timing of operations within the work team’s plan, and planning ahead to meet diagnostic testing demands
Assist the Serology Team Leader, Technical Manager and Veterinary Investigation Team by providing oral and written advice upon request
Provide general laboratory support for housekeeping and maintenance activities
Complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner whilst maintaining an awareness of team diagnostic testing priorities, with the flexibility to assist team workflow as required
As required, work independently or collaboratively with colleagues on assigned activities, including experimental design, implementation and timely completion of work. Independently and proactively test possible solutions to resolve identified problems
Work collaboratively and contribute to the effective functioning of the Serology team and other diagnostic teams in the DSR program, to meet Annual Performance Goals and other objectives
Maintain confidentiality when accessing commercially sensitive information of CSIRO and/or research or commercial partners

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree or equivalent relevant work experience in Biological Sciences or a related discipline
Experience conducting and coordinating laboratory‐based experiments or tests, with a demonstrated ability to plan and schedule laboratory workflow
Demonstrated ability to address underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems in a timely and technically sound manner
Experience working both independently and cooperatively as a member of a larger project team, with a demonstrated ability to form and maintain effective and respectful relationships with a range of colleagues and collaborators
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document results and communicate effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders

Nice to have:

Experience working in a diagnostic lab conducting and coordinating laboratory‐based diagnostic tests, including experience using a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) within a quality management system
Experience working with infectious viruses in a PC3 laboratory environment is desirable, as is the ability to perform serology testing such as ELISA and virus neutralization assays

What we offer:

up to 15.4% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 28, 2025

Expiration:

March 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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