Laboratory Technician - Thebarton, Australia - Cerberus Sciences

Description

About Our Company

Established in 2003, Cerberus Sciences has grown to be the largest provider of services for the Laboratory Animal community in the region.

With two ISO certified laboratories - Melbourne and Adelaide - we have become recognised for our fast, efficient, and knowledgeable relationships with our client base.

We deliver these services in a professional manner that is:

• Without any form of discrimination.
• With appropriate dignity, humanity, cultural and gender sensitivity.
• With respect for privacy and confidentiality.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to provides quality service for testing a large range of pathogens on samples derived from all over Australia and New Zealand.

You will be working as a member of a dedicated team of people including veterinarians, scientists, and technicians.


Key Responsibilities of Laboratory Technician

• Assisting sample specimen reception process, checking of submission content and paperwork and identify any discrepancies in the submission.
• Logging submissions in the reception book.
• Organize paperwork and entering submission into Laboratory information management system.
• Distribution of samples and paperwork to appropriate sections
• Labelling and preparing samples for testing laboratory.
• Conducting nucleic acid extraction and perform a large range of pathogens testing by polymerase chain reaction, reversetranscriptionPCR and sequencing.
• Assisting results analysis and entry.
• Support samples archiving process, storage of positive sample and prepare positive control.
• Maintenance and documentation, including equipment maintenance and general cleaning of work areas.
• Assist the Section supervisor in coordinating the activities of the Testing Section by managing caseload.
• Maintain adequate stocks of reagents and consumables.
• Assist in reagent, buffer and consumable preparation.
• Assist in disposal duties for general, recycle and medical/hazard/biosecurity waste.
• Washing of glassware, preparation of consumables for autoclaving.
• Contribute to research programs and assisting improvement to services.
• Contribute to a safe work environment by following safety procedures, and maintaining the laboratory and office area in a clean and orderly manner and other areas associated with good work and laboratory practices

Ideal Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Molecular biology (BSc or related area
• Experience in the operation of automatic nucleic acid purification system or manual extraction kits, realtime PCR instruments, sequencing, gel analysis and interpretation of results is desirable.
• Practical and relevant experience in a diagnostic pathology laboratory would be advantageous.
• An outstanding work ethic with a positive 'can do' attitude and a desire to exceed customer service expectations by maintaining our commitment to service excellence.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Exceptional attention to details and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to change, to be able to work with a dynamic team.
• Ability to follow established procedures and follow through instructions.
• Sound organisational skills including the ability to multitask and prioritise work.
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
• It would be preferable if you hold a current Australian Driver license.

Why join us?
Cerberus Sciences offer a wide range of employee benefits:

• Stable, reputable organisation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Travel allowance
• Opportunities to attend and present at conferences.

How to apply?
When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter and resume. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

For further details about the position please contact:

Applications close:
Close of business 19st August 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Salary:
From $59,410.00 per year


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thebarton, SA 5031: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application Deadline: 19/08/2023

Expected Start Date: 04/09/2023