Laboratory Technician

**Laboratory Technician**:
**Position Number**: 0063961
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Department of Infectious Diseases, Melbourne Medical School
**Salary**:UoM 5 - $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
- Provide technical support to the Hepatitis B cure research program, assisting with cell culture experiments, murine studies, and analyses of hepatitis B virus replication markers.
- Contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at developing new therapies for hepatitis B virus infection, utilizing your cell culture and laboratory expertise within a renowned research team.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families

**About the Role**
The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for preparing hepatitis B virus inoculum and testing its efficacy in cell culture models of HBV infection.

You will analyze markers of hepatitis B replication in cells, cell culture supernatants, and mice.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Prepare hepatitis B virus inoculum and test efficacy in HBV infection experiments using cell culture models.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records, analyze data, and contribute to research outputs.
- Attend weekly laboratory meetings and liaise with support staff.
- Prepare virus-like particles for in vitro and in vivo studies.

**Who We Are Looking For**
You will possess an undergraduate degree in Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, or a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

You demonstrate the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, adapt to new tasks, and contribute as a member of a multi-disciplinary research team.

You will also have:

- Excellent time management and work ethic for successful completion of detailed laboratory experiments.
- Proficient computer skills related to laboratory operations and record-keeping.
- Understanding and respect for PC2, DAFF, and OGTR regulations.
- Protective immunity to hepatitis B virus.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - Department of Infectious Diseases**
The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Peter Doherty Institute conducts impactful research on global health challenges, including antimicrobial resistance, HIV, tuberculosis, and emerging infectious diseases. Join our collaborative team of diverse researchers, make a difference in patient outcomes, and contribute to shaping public health policies. Together, we strive for excellence, innovation, and integrity in advancing our understanding and combatting infectious diseases.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

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**Advertised**: 10 Oct 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

**Applications close**: 20 Oct 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time