Laboratory Technician

Job description:

Role Type: Full time contract until March 2027

Salary: $74,618 p.a plus superannuation

The opportunity:

Join our small, dedicated team as a Laboratory Technician, where you will play a key role in receiving and processing a variety of human biospecimens to support biobanking, clinical trials, and research studies. You'll ensure accurate sample preparation and data entry using OpenSpecimen, maintaining high standards even during time-sensitive workloads. This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to quality in every aspect of their work.

Your responsibilities include:

• Processing biospecimens using established protocols for clinical use, clinical trial enrolment or research purposes
• Retrieving, preparing and providing biospecimens to relevant personnel for clinical use, clinical trial enrollment and research under the supervision of the manager and coordinator
• Performing data entry of patient/sample details as required using Open Specimen
• Ensuring reagents are stocked including preparation of buffers and clinical trial materials
• Operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation as required

What we need from you:

• Certificate or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent
• Experience with routine laboratory practices and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work to a high standard and speed during times of stress and high-volume workload
• Well-developed computer skills, including data entry, word processing and spreadsheets
• A highly trained eye with attention to detail

For full viewing of responsibilities and requirements please refer to the position description.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Dr Louise Ludlow at

What's in it for you?

• Maximise Your Pay: Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
• Join a Reputable Organisation: Take advantage of a unique opportunity to be part of a respected research institute
• Employee Wellbeing: Benefit from our health and wellbeing program, including free access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Make a Difference: Collaborate with a team passionate about making a positive impact
• Supportive Environment: Work in a dynamic and energetic setting with our expanding team
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from generous personal leave days and purchased leave options

Who we are

Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.

Join Us

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:

• Your resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

No recruitment agencies please.

Position Description

Applications close: Wednesday 3 December 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time