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Laboratory Technician

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time
Integral to Garvan, are its Scientific support services and biobanks which contain tissue and blood samples from research projects and consented participants. The Technician is to provide high quality histology and blood processing services, both to researchers within the St Vincent's Health Innovation Precinct and external collaborators.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Histopathology & Biospecimen Manager, the Technician will be responsible for processing blood samples and performing general histology duties in a team and collaborative environment.

Salary: Up to $58,000 + 11.5% super + salary packaging (depending on experience)

Employment Type: 2 year fixed-term contract with possibility to extend

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 e.g. 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:

Processing of blood samples collected as part of the biobanks and clinical trials

Performing general histology such as Specimen reception, tissue processing and embedding, staining, microtomy, cryosectioning and immunohistochemistry.

The meticulous preparation and labelling of samples

Aliquoting and snap freezing of the blood samples

Handling and maintenance of lab equipment

All general lab duties

Strict adherence to Study Protocols

Record Keeping

Data entry and ensuring its accuracy onto a database

Contributing to the writing of standard operating procedures and other manuals

Assistance with research projects

Assisting other Garvan facilities/labs if required

Participating in training team and Precinct staff

Working closely and effectively with small teams, planning and prioritising work to meet all commitments.

ABOUT YOU

The key skills and experience of a Research Officer include:

TAFE or university degree in science, applied science, health or a health related discipline

Understanding of good laboratory practice guidelines

Excellent computer and communication skills

A strong commitment to quality and detail

Demonstrate ability to work with limited supervision

Ability to work in a team/collaborative environment

Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines

ABOUT GARVAN

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 skills to help deliver our important work effectively.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. If you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.

About Us

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally,toimprove human health.Our mission is toharnessall the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease.From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected by complex, widespread illness,we arepioneeringdiscoveriesacrossdiseases that have the deepest impact on our community.

Through our key scientific strengths in data, genomics, cellular, translation and clinical science, we aim to catalyse research from fundamental discovery to transformational impact. Enabled by cutting-edge technology and world-class facilities, and the support of our passionate Garvan family; our researchers and professional staff strive, every day, to create a future where everyone lives longer, healthier lives.

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