Research and Development Scientist

1 month ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

About the Opportunity

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is seeking an experienced R&D Scientist to join its team. As a key member of the research team, you will contribute to the design, validation, and implementation of new molecular assays and workflows in Next Generation Sequencing, Cellular Genomics, and Spatial Technologies. Your expertise will help improve existing projects in the lab, streamline procedures, develop new QC procedures, and introduce new equipment or methods.

Key Responsibilities

Design and complete projects for internal and external clients, develop, execute, and report project plans for the validation and verification of new methods, tests, and equipment. Ensure laboratory activities are compliant with NATA regulations and ISO17025, following standard operating procedures and reviewing controlled documents. Assist in keeping up to date with new technologies and undertaking horizon scanning for upcoming equipment and protocols.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field, with 3-5 years of experience in a molecular biology laboratory. Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field is desirable.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in next-generation sequencing and/or single-cell sequencing, knowledge of molecular biology equipment and related protocols required.
  • Experimental design experience, proven ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, and the ability to assess and organize resources, and to plan and progress work activities to strict deadlines.

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 organizations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia's largest and most highly regarded MRIs. 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.

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.



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