Disease Surveillance Specialist

7 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia beBeeLaboratory Full time $73,000 - $99,300
Lab Diagnostic Technician - Serology

This role is part of a dynamic team at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) facility in Geelong, VIC.

Job Description

The Laboratory Diagnostic Technician - Serology will be responsible for delivering quality-assured laboratory diagnostic services, including disease surveillance testing for exotic and infectious diseases of veterinary significance.

Key duties will include working in a microbiologically secure laboratory as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting and delivering quality assured diagnostic testing services (NATA/ISO 17025) for a broad range of viral pathogens, as well as the exclusion of emergency animal diseases, routine surveillance and biological sample testing.

The successful applicant will also contribute to quality assurance requirements, undertake and complete tasks under technical direction, work with discretion to decide on the timing of operations within the work team's plan, and assist the Serology Team Leader, Technical Manager and Veterinary Investigation Team by providing oral and written advice upon request.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • A Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree or equivalent relevant work experience in Biological Sciences or a related discipline.
  • Experience conducting and coordinating laboratory-based experiments or tests, with a demonstrated ability to plan and schedule laboratory workflow.
  • Demonstrated ability to address underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems in a timely and technically sound manner.
  • Experience working both independently and cooperatively as a member of a larger project team, with a demonstrated ability to form and maintain effective and respectful relationships with a range of colleagues and collaborators.
Benefits

As the Lab Diagnostic Technician, you will have the opportunity to work in a biologically secure laboratory environment, contributing to the protection of a healthy, productive, and prosperous future for Australia's animals and people.

Additionally, you will be part of a dynamic team working towards addressing the challenges of emerging animal diseases and promoting the health and wellbeing of livestock and other animals.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only. Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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