Laboratory Assistant

**About us**:
At SpeeDx, we are passionate about improving patient outcomes and specialize in molecular diagnostic solutions that go beyond simple detection to offer comprehensive information for improved patient management. With our headquarters in Sydney, our technology supports clinical diagnostic products for infectious diseases with a range of products in the market and a pipeline of research and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) assays since 2009.

Our well-equipped offices and laboratories are centrally located at the Australian Technology Park in Eveleigh (Sydney) and are easily accessible by rail. SpeeDx believes our employees are pivotal to our success and reputation, therefore we strive to offer true work/life balance with opportunity for further training and structured career development.

We like to recruit the best talent to join our growing company that was awarded 2021 Australian Company of the Year at the AusBiotech and Johnson & Johnson Innovation Industry Excellence Awards. Make no mistake, we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, we will provide you with a dynamic and rewarding career.

**About the Role**:

- **Permanent full-time as Laboratory Assistant supporting design verification activities**:

- Working in ISO 13485 accredited manufacturing environment
- Extensive training provided to ensure smooth transition to the role and the company
- Monday-Friday office hours.

**Your primary responsibilities will include**:

- Designing and executing scientific experiments.
- Being responsible for the proper recording and retaining of project information.
- Summarizing, interpreting, reviewing data, and drawing conclusions.
- Assisting in departmental activities, including generating study protocols and data.
- Ensuring departmental activities adhere to SpeeDx QMS.
- Collaborating across departments throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Communicating and presenting findings to senior colleagues, research collaborators and the broader scientific community as required.
- Participating in the training of other laboratory staff in the proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
- Participating in general office duties including maintenance of databases and documentation as required.
- Working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisting in maintaining the laboratory facility, ensuring its equipment, chemicals and reagents are used safely according to current legislation and Standard Operating Procedures.

**To be successful in this role you will require skills & experience in or similar to the below**:

- BSc in a life science field or equivalent
- 2+ years’ experience working in a molecular field or equivalent.
- Ability to manage and prioritize between multiple projects
- Ability to work with all levels; able to communicate up and communicate down
- Ability to adapt and respond quickly and effectively to changing environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products

**Desirable Experience**:

- Previous experience working in a PC2 laboratory
- Previous experience with qPCR
- Previous experience working with automated liquid handling instruments
- Experience working within a QMS system

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: One location