Medical Laboratory Scientist (casual)

Organisational Context

The National Reference Laboratory (NRL) operates as a division of St Vincent’s Institute whose mission is to improve the health of the community by prevention, detection, or better treatment of common diseases. NRL was originally established as part of the Australian Government’s HIV and AIDS strategy. Today, NRL undertakes scientific activities that support the accurate diagnosis and management of a range of human communicable diseases. NRL provides unique and specialised services, including pre- and post-market evaluations of test kits, quality assurance programmes, specialised testing services, consultation, education and training for laboratories in Australia and worldwide.

The role

NRL is currently evaluating the performance of new COVID-19 serology test kits, to ensure that they are fit for purpose and suitable for general clinical use in the detection of COVID-19. With a long-standing history in undertaking similar work for other infectious diseases, NRL is well placed to produce reliable test results on COVID-19 and play an important role in the detection and prevention of this disease in Australia.

We are therefore currently recruiting a number of suitably skilled Laboratory Scientists to assist with this important work. The role will involve preparation of COVID-19 serology test panels and performing testing on different COVID-19 test kits which will include ELISAs, rapid diagnostic tests and automated methods. Result interpretation and data entry will also be incorporated as well as administrative support for the project. All work carried out for this project occurs within a highly regulated quality and safety working environment.

Appointment will be on a casual basis. Expect to be rostered between standard business hours (Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 5.30pm). No evening work will be required.

Selection criteria

You will hold tertiary qualifications in medical laboratory science or equivalent. Ideally you will have previously worked with infectious diseases and in a quality laboratory environment (i.e. NATA accredited), or have experience in handling and processing biomedical specimens. You will possess sound lab-based skills and are able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, reliability and personal organisation in prior roles. Good communication skills will be essential.

Applications Via Seek: https://www.seek.com.au/job/51645133

Enquiries: Shannon Curley, Senior Scientist [email protected]

Hourly Salary: $35.64 (inclusive of 25% of causal loading) 

Closing Date: 5.00pm, 15 March 2021

Closing Date: Monday 15th March 2021

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Senior Research Assistant

Senior Research Assistant

Location - DNA Repair and Recombination Laboratory

Fulltime position - 1 year fixed term contract 

An exciting opportunity exists for three full-time Senior Research Assistants, experienced in biochemistry, to join a research program in the DNA Repair & Recombination Laboratory at SVI. The team aims to contribute to the understanding of cancer by studying familial cancer syndromes. These include disorders such as familial breast and ovarian cancer. All of these disorders share the feature of loss of normal DNA repair function. We work to understand the roles of the genes involved in these processes and have projects to exploit this knowledge for the development of novel therapeutics. 

The function of this Senior Research Assistant role is to undertake well defined experiments in the area of protein production and purification. Where necessary, the Senior Research Assistant will also provide similar skills and support to other projects and activities in the lab where priority is required, which may involve cloning in order to optimize protein production. This work will have implications for the understanding and treatment of cancer in the general population.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

Conducting laboratory experiments using a range of techniques, often with limited supervision;

• Optimizing conditions for expression of proteins in bacterial and baculovirus (insect cell) systems,
• Preparation of large-scale cultures,
• Assisting with purification procedures,
• Protein QC,
• Preparation of protein from tissues and cells,
• Western blotting, and
• Cloning of genes and oligos into plasmids and subsequent validation

Laboratory Administration and Record Keeping;

• Ordering of reagents from commercial suppliers,
• Preparation of laboratory reagents,
• Participation in laboratory rosters, and
• Maintenance of laboratory notebooks with full details of experiments, observations and outcomes.

Preparation of data for presentation at laboratory meetings.

Working collaboratively and effectively in the laboratory group.

Ensuring all research is undertaken in a transparent and documented manner, in accordance with the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct in Research and SVI's Research and Governance guidelines. 

Maintenance of knowledge of relevant contemporary research processes and issues. 

To be successful in attaining this position you will need to have:

• A relevant science degree (with honors), or higher in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology or equivalent;
• Proficiency and efficiency in at least one of; Protein purification or Molecular cloning; and
• The ability to work efficiently with time constraints.

As well as qualifications and experience we are looking for the right mix of personal attributes. You will be able to work with a high level of professionalism and composure under pressure to meet agreed timelines.  You will have excellent time management and record keeping skills, as well as the ability and confidence to work independently.  Your attention to detail will be exceptional, and you will demonstrate this by using the word “random” in your cover letter at least once. You need to be as passionate about your work as we are, and excited by the opportunity to contribute and collaborate effectively as part of our team.

If you fit this profile then we would love to hear from you!

Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $80,000 per annum, plus 9.5% superannuation and generous $15,900 FBT exempt salary packaging.

Further information:  Dr Wayne Crismani.  [email protected]

To apply: All applications,  addressed to Dr Wayne Crismani should include include the following:

• Current CV (1 page maximum);  and
• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (1 page maximum)
• Applications must be submitted via Seek

Senior Research Assistant Job in Melbourne - SEEK

 

Application closing date - we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis for an immediate start.  If you are interested in this position you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Supervisor:Dr Wayne Crismani

Research Unit:DNA repair & recombination

Closing Date:

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