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As part of the Diagnosis, Surveillance and Response (DSR) Program, the Histologist will join the Histology team and play a central role in delivering diagnostic histology services at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP). The DSR Program provides diagnostic and research capability required to investigate and respond to newly emerging diseases affecting livestock and other animals. The Histology team delivers science to both the DSR and research groups within the ACDP and the wider scientific community. The Histologist performs all basic and complex histological techniques including immunohistochemistry to identify markers of infection. This role will also contribute to the planning, testing and optimisation of new markers to be used by the laboratory. The position also has a vital role in assisting the DSR program with continuing support for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) surveillance throughout Australia.
Job Responsibility:
Contribute to all aspects of a histology laboratory. Specific duties include but are not limited to: specimen accessioning into LIMS system, specimen cut-up and processing, embedding, microtomy, basic histological stains and immunohistochemistry, including the characterisation of new antibodies using advanced technical skills
Under general direction, contribute to research and/or technology through the development of original and adapted experimental methods
Contribute to QA requirements, maintaining up-to-date and accurate test records as well as annual updates of procedures and manuals. Participate in proficiency testing schemes
Requirements:
Relevant tertiary qualification in science, preferably Applied Science
Knowledge and extensive experience in all operational aspects of a histology laboratory, including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, microscopy, routine staining and using laboratory information systems (LIMS)
Advanced immunohistochemistry skills including the characterization of novel antibodies and optimization of staining protocols
Experience working in a NATA accredited histology laboratory and the maintenance of relevant quality assurance systems
Demonstrated ability working both independently and co-operatively as a member of a larger team to deliver successful outcomes and coordinate projects involving stakeholders from broad-ranging expertise areas
Nice to have:
A relevant Master’s or PhD qualification and/or experience in a fast-paced commercial diagnostic laboratory and in situ hybridisation (ISH)