• Are you a highly motivated diagnostic technician seeking a new opportunity?
• Contribute to disease outbreak investigations and test development activities
• Join a world-class, dedicated team at the CSIRO Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL)

The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated diagnostic technician to join the Diagnosis, Surveillance and Response Program at the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL). The Diagnosis, Surveillance and Response Program provides diagnostic and research capability required to investigate and respond to newly emerging diseases affecting livestock and other animals.

The role will encompass several aspects of diagnostic virology, with a primary focus on performing classical virology-based diagnostic assays involving virus isolation or antigen detection. You may also be required to provide additional assistance to the other diagnostic laboratories in order to become equipped to respond to urgent changes in diagnostic requirements during disease outbreaks.

Your duties will include

• Working within PC3 laboratories to perform diagnostic virology testing under NATA/ISO 17025 accreditation for routine and emergency disease investigation, for commercial clients, and for Reference Laboratory activities.
• Providing general laboratory support for house-keeping and maintenance activities.
• Producing diagnostic reagents for in-house use and provision to external clients.
• Contributing to QA requirements, including reporting and authorizing tests, maintaining up-to-date and accurate test records, annual updates of Standard Operating Procedures and Proficiency Testing.
• Assisting the Team Leader and Veterinary Investigation Team by providing oral and written advice upon request.
• Contributing to the effective functioning of the Diagnostic Virology Team and other diagnostic teams in the Diagnosis, Surveillance and Response Group to meet Annual Performance Goals and other objectives as advised by line management.

Location: Geelong, VIC
Salary: AU$62k - AU$79k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 58894

To be successful you will need

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree or equivalent relevant experience in Biological Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience conducting and coordinating laboratory-based viral diagnostic tests.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and schedule laboratory work flow and address underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems in a timely and technically sound manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and co-operatively as a member of a larger project team and to form and maintain effective and respectful relationships with a range of colleagues and collaborators.
• High level interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills including the ability to document results and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients in order to meet project goals and timelines.

For details about who to contact and for more information please view Position Description

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close 05 11 2018