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Laboratory Diagnostic Technician

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76000.00 - 96000.00 AUD / Year
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Job Description:

As the Laboratory Diagnostic Technician you will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of outputs across a range of quality assured laboratory diagnostic services. In particular, the work will include disease surveillance testing for exotic and infectious diseases of veterinary significance, and associated laboratory housekeeping activities. You will also provide assistance to other diagnostic teams within the program, as required. The testing conducted primarily involves the use of antibody detection techniques such as Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), Haemagglutination inhibition (HI) and virus neutralization tests (VNTs).

Job Responsibility:

  • Work in a microbiologically secure laboratory as part of a multi-disciplinary team with responsibilities and outputs, supporting and delivering quality assured diagnostic testing services (NATA/ISO 17025) for a broad range of viral pathogens, as well as the exclusion of emergency animal diseases, routine surveillance and biological sample testing
  • Contribute to quality assurance requirements, including reporting test results, maintaining up-to-date and accurate test methods, and proficiency testing
  • Undertake and complete tasks under technical direction, working with discretion to decide on the timing of operations within the work team’s plan, and planning to meet diagnostic testing demands
  • Assist the Serology Team Leader, Technical Manager and Veterinary Investigation Team by providing oral and written advice upon request
  • Provide general laboratory support for housekeeping and maintenance activities
  • Complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner whilst maintaining an awareness of team diagnostic testing priorities, with the flexibility to assist team workflow as required
  • As required, work independently or collaboratively with colleagues on assigned activities, including support for research projects, implementation and timely completion of work
  • Independently and proactively test possible solutions to resolve identified problems
  • Perform other duties as directed

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree or equivalent relevant work experience in Biological Sciences or a related discipline
  • Experience conducting and coordinating laboratory‐based experiments or tests, with a demonstrated ability to plan and schedule laboratory workflow
  • Demonstrated ability to address underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems in a timely and technically sound manner
  • Experience working both independently and co-operatively as a member of a larger project team, with a demonstrated ability to form and maintain effective and respectful relationships with a range of colleagues and collaborators
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document results and communicate effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders

Nice to have:

  • Experience working in a diagnostic lab conducting and coordinating laboratory‐based diagnostic tests, including experience using a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) within a quality management system
  • Experience working with infectious viruses in a PC3 laboratory environment
  • Demonstrated ability to perform and troubleshoot serology testing such as ELISA, HI and virus neutralization assays
What we offer:
  • 15.4% superannuation
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Range of leave entitlements
  • Career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Expiration:
May 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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