Blood Processing Technician
4 days ago
Integral to the Garvan are its biobanks which contain tissue and blood samples from consented participants. The Technician is to undertake blood-processing duties to expand the collection of the biobanks.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Histopathology & Biospecimen Manager, the Blood Processing Technician will be responsible for processing blood samples and then preparing the samples for storage and entry of information onto a database, record keeping and the ordering of supplies and adherence to occupational health and safety guidelines. In addition to this, performing general histology duties will also be a part of the responsibilities of the incumbent. This role is 5 days on site.
**Salary**: $58,000 + 11% super + salary packaging
Employment Type: 1 year term contract with possibility for extension
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)- Opportunities for on-going training and development- Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment- 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- Strict adherence to Study Protocols- The meticulous preparation and labelling of the blood samples- Centrifuge handling and maintenance- Aliquoting and snap freezing of samples- Data entry and ensuring its accuracy onto a database- Maintaining, auditing and implementing changes to electronic databases- Assistance with specific projects- Performing general histology- All general lab duties- Contributing to the writing of standard operating procedures and other manuals- Record Keeping- Assisting other Garvan facilities/labs if required- Working closely and effectively with small teams, planning and prioritising work to meet all commitments.
ABOUT YOU- TAFE or university degree in science, applied science, health or a health related discipline- Excellent computer and communication skills- Strong attention to detail with excellent data entry skills- Ability to carry out duties under supervision and also autonomously- Ability to work as a team member- Understanding of good laboratory practice guidelines
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 skills to help deliver our important work effectively._
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