Laboratory Manager
2 months ago
The Garvan Institute has supported genomic sequencing in Australia since 2012. As one of the five platforms of the research precinct, the Sequencing Platform offers nationally accredited short-read sequencing services for genomics and transcriptomics to clients across Australia and New Zealand.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Laboratory Manager position is an onsite role within the Garvan Sequencing Platform and will primarily be responsible for all operational aspects of the production laboratory - including management of lab staff, oversight of laboratory processes, and alignment of processes to organisational goals. Specifically, they will ensure the quality, accuracy, relevance, timeliness and cost effectiveness of all wet lab processes, in addition to ensuring that activities, planning and challenges are well communicated to all relevant parties.
**Salary**: $105,000 negotiable + 10.5% super + salary packaging
Employment Type: 2 years full time contract
SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS- Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)- Ample opportunities for on-going training and development- Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment- Flexible work arrangements around start / finish times- 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation- A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave- Discounted Health Insurance- Lifestyle discounts with our community partners
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The key responsibilities include:
- Supervise and manage production laboratory staff - including recruitment, training programs, project allocation and performance reviews- Oversee the operation and administration of the laboratory to ensure service quality is maintained- Provide advice and support to the Garvan Sequencing Platform executive management team regarding the technical operation of a Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) service- In coordination with the Principal Scientist and Quality Manager, oversee the implementation and monitoring of the quality policy ensuring that all staff act in accordance with the laboratory’s quality system, accreditation, and applicable health and safety regulations- In coordination with the Principal Scientist and Quality Manager, ensure there are adequate internal quality control methods and procedures in place for all procedures undertaken- Ensure that standard operating procedures are current and reflective of the work performed, with appropriate change control implemented where necessary- Ensure that results of work undertaken within the laboratory are accurately recorded, reviewed and reported- Communicate, ensure and review the performance and improvement of the laboratory by monitoring key indicators - including turnaround time, quality metrics and client interactions- Manage and control stock, equipment and services to the laboratory - including purchasing, repair and maintenance- Actively participate in Garvan Sequencing Platform meetings, in addition to internal and external stakeholder meetings (as required)
ABOUT YOU
The key skills and experience include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or Genetics required- At least 5 years of experience in a research or production laboratory strongly preferred- At least 2 years in a leadership role required- Previous experience in NGS is essential (experience with Illumina technology is strongly preferred)- Experience in a regulated (ISO) environment preferred- Expert knowledge of process improvement or experimental design required- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment- Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills- Proven ability to cost and budget a process is desired- Strong negotiation skills desired- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment required
ABOUT GARVAN
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s.
Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.
We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.
- Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’, not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and sk
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