Lab Technician

_**About BGI**_
- **Your duties as **_**Lab Technician **_**include but are not limited to the following**:_
- Prepare, process, analyze and store genetic material/tissue samples according to standard operating procedures (SOPs);
- Use/operate bio-safety cabinets, incubators, centrifuges, sequencers, liquid handlers, vortexes, quality control equipment and various supporting laboratory equipment;
- Perform data entry and analysis and reports accurately and unambiguously;
- Monitor and report scientific progress to ensure that appropriate Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) procedures are followed;
- Configure, operate and maintain specialized equipment;
- Assist with the development of SOPs for procedural and equipment aspects in the lab;
- Optimisation of new protocols and facilitating with implementation in the laboratory;
- Liaise with other team members in the refinement of SOPs to improve quality of the result and expand the scale of operation;
- Complies with company SOPs and strictly adheres to biosecurity policies and procedures to ensure QA and QC requirements are met;
- Maintain/monitor inventories, placing orders and verifying receipt;
- Identify and isolate problems and assist with troubleshooting of equipment and procedures.
- A Bachelor degree in Biotechnology or an equivalent science qualification;
- Relevant laboratory experience and skills.
- Knowledge and experience in genetics and genomics with special emphasis on next-generation sequencing, high-throughput genotyping;
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment
- Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to policies and practices and understand quality management system requirements
- Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy
- Experience in managing and performing laboratory-based activities from multiple research projects;
- Experience in scientific writing and preparation of scientific reports;
- A positive can-do attitude and commitment to producing high level performance outcomes
- Skills in liaising with different departments in HQ to implement various workflow and facilitate the technological transfer.

**Salary**: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Herston, QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: One location