Laboratory Technician – Molecular Screening Program
4 weeks ago
You are applying for the position of Laboratory Technician - Molecular Screening Program for company SVI. Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.
This position is located in: NRL - Notting Hill
The roleNRL has established a new laboratory (in addition to its primary site at Fitzroy) in Notting Hill to perform high-throughput molecular screening. This service stream is responsible for screening up to 40,000 samples weekly.
We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join this new site and be responsible for performing laboratory related activities for high throughput Molecular testing, including the operation of automation, documentation preparation, consumable stocktake and ordering, sample pooling, testing, labelling, aliquoting, receipting, processing of inbound/outbound shipments and result generation.
Whilst the primary place of work will be at the Notting Hill site, there may be occasions where the incumbent may need to attend NRL\'s primary site in Fitzroy as directed. The role will be hired on an initial 12-month contract with a view to permanency.
For full details of the job responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.
Who we are seekingOur ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum of a certificate or diploma in laboratory technology or relevant laboratory experience
- Experience in an automated laboratory environment
- Experience in a Molecular Biology laboratory
- Experience in operation of cobas 5800/6800, cobas p512, Hamilton Star liquid handler
- Experience in receiving and processing of laboratory specimens
- Experience working in a team environment
- Experience in maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Experience in using laboratory information management systems or relevant computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Organised, thorough and considered
- Confidence in working autonomously and applying sound decision making, but able to exercise appropriate judgement and seek advice and support as appropriate
- Able to troubleshoot unfamiliar scenarios or unexpected results, and apply critical thinking and common sense to a response and resolution
To be considered for this role, you shall be required to provide evidence you have permanent working rights in Australia or hold a relevant working visa with full working rights.
Salary RangeSalary Range: $62,019.95 - $64,527.96 per annum plus 12% superannuation. In addition, we offer up to $15,900 FBT exempt salary packaging and up to $2,650 FBT exempt meals and entertainment packaging. The salary applied will be dependent on the successful candidates\' current level, experience, and qualifications.
Position DescriptionPlease click on the link at the end of this page to be taken to our recruitment portal, where you can download a copy of the position description
To applyApplications must be made through our recruitment portal. Please proceed to the form at the end of the page to commence your application and ensure you include the below documents:
- Current CV
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria under the \"Qualifications, skills & experience\" heading of the position description
Applications Close: COB Friday 12 September 2025
However, applications will be considered as they arrive, and the position may be filled ahead of the closing date.
Further informationFurther information: Tony Field, Senior Medical Scientist. E: tony.field@nrlquality.org.au
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Advanced Personnel Management Full timeYou are applying for the position of Laboratory Technician - Molecular Screening Program for company SVI. Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.This position is located in: NRL - Notting HillThe roleNRL has established a new laboratory (in addition to its primary site at Fitzroy) in Notting Hill to perform...
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