Research Technician - Cell Culture, 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:

We have a dynamic and inclusive team within the Tissue Culture Team at the CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) and we are seeking applicants for the role of a Research Technician. If you take pride in your interpersonal skills and can support diagnostic testing, research projects, and external client programs then this role will require you to get involved in preparing media, buffers, reagents, and cell lines while following SOPs and HSE protocols.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare media, buffers, reagents and cell lines per work instructions and health & safety protocols
Maintain inventory and coordinate the distribution of reagents and media
Collaborate with team members to ensure the consistent production of high-quality cell cultures
Monitor quality control processes and perform routine cell culture maintenance including passaging, revival and storage
Contribute to process improvements and support technical knowledge transfer within and out-with the Tissue Culture Team
Under supervision design equipment and adapt techniques to meet special circumstances and client needs
Select the appropriate methods to perform standard analyses, perform non-standard analyses, and maintain complex equipment
Use discretion to decide which methods are used and schedule work to meet future demand

Requirements:

A relevant bachelor’s degree in biology, biotechnology or equivalent work experience
Experience with cell culture techniques
Demonstrated ability in routine laboratory techniques, including aseptic media and reagent preparation
Demonstrated ability to work under quality systems and health & safety protocols
Experience with inventory management and distribution
Proficiency in IT software for effective communication and record keeping
Strong communication skills and aptitude for technical knowledge transfer

What we offer:

Up to 15.4% superannuation (+ any additional allowance as applicable)
Flexible work arrangements
Leave entitlements
Career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 28, 2025

Expiration:

April 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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