Technical Officer

Classification:  ANU Officer 4/5 (Technical)
Salary package: $81,296 - $97,918 per annum plus 17% superannuation 
Term: Full Time, Fixed Term, until June 2027

The Position

The Technical Officer will be a member of the Canberra Clinical Phenomics Service team at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, led Prof. Katrina Randall. The Technical Officer will use their laboratory experience to perform spectral flow cytometry and multiplex protein assays, and ensure the safe operation of the lab, maintenance of equipment, transportation and processing of human blood samples, and compliance with NATA accreditation standards. The Technical Officer will be expected to work collegially, maintaining effective, productive, and beneficial workplace relationships with academic and professional School and College staff, students, and honorary appointees, as well as industry stakeholders and medical professionals.

The Person

The successful applicant will have multiple years of laboratory experience, preferably with expertise in flow cytometry. A commitment to quality is essential, and experience working in an accredited diagnostic facility will be regarded positively. They will work closely with other members of the team to ensure results are delivered to academic and clinical clients quickly and reliably. 

The School

The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) is Australia’s national medical research institute that excels in multidisciplinary, translational medical research in fields including immunology, cancer, genomics, neuroscience, computational biology, RNA biology, and infectious diseases

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres.  Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. 

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For further information please contact: Euan McNaughton, T: +61 2 6125 1642, E: euan.mcnaughton@anu.edu.au  

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Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.