NRL is a non-profit organisation that supports the quality of testing for infectious diseases
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Position Available: Laboratory Technician
Role:
NRL is currently seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to join their testing team. The primary role of the Laboratory Technician is to support the testing team in a range of activities including receipt of deliveries (specimens, test kits, reagents, and consumables) for NRL, to enter relevant information into the NRL laboratory information management system (LIMS) and process specimens ready for laboratory testing. Activities include specimen preparation (centrifugation/aliquoting), sending specimens for external testing, storing specimens according to their temperature requirements and requesting appropriate tests in the LIMS.
The incumbent will also be expected undertake general laboratory tasks and to provide general support to NRL laboratory functions. This will include performing regular maintenance on equipment and general laboratory housekeeping duties.
Opportunities may be available for the incumbent to perform diagnostic testing and assist with special projects under the supervision of a scientist.
We are looking for a candidate with qualifications in laboratory technology, or relevant laboratory experience, and ideally experience in the receipt and processing of laboratory specimens and the maintenance of laboratory equipment. Attention to detail and accuracy in laboratory processes, as well as competency in using laboratory information technology will ensure success in the role.
Applications:
via seek only https://www.seek.com.au/job/53082787 should be addressed to the Senior Scientist of Testing, Terri Sahin, and include the following:
- Current CV
- Covering letter addressing selection criteria
Salary:
commensurate with qualifications and experience, ranging from $55,110 - $60,851 per annum, plus:
- 10% superannuation
- generous $15,900 FBT exempt salary packaging
Applications Close: COB 6 August 2021
Enquiries:
Testing Senior Scientist, Terri Sahin terri@nrlquality.org.au