Lipids Analysis Technician, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Hobart

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

73000.00 - 109000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

An exciting, ongoing role applying lipid analysis to real-world environmental challenges; Work at the forefront of marine biochemical research at CSIRO in Hobart; Support and lead projects focused on lipid and fatty acid profiling of marine organisms; Contribute to sustainable development and innovation in marine ecosystems

Job Responsibility:

Performing lipid and fatty acid extractions from diverse biological and environmental samples
Supporting method development and process improvements, and independently designing and conducting experiments with minimal supervision
Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis of fatty acids, sterols, hydrocarbons, and other lipid classes and secondary metabolites
Operating and maintaining analytical instruments, including GC, GC-MS, TLC-FID, and spectrophotometers
Preparing samples using techniques such as freeze-drying and homogenisation
Using analytical and statistical software for data analysis
Contributing to multiple parallel projects and supporting internal and collaborative research requiring lipid analysis

Requirements:

Relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor’s degree, and/or equivalent relevant work experience, in a related field such as Biological Science, Environmental Science, or Chemistry
Demonstrated ability to efficiently design and conduct routine and complex laboratory experiments, support method development, and contribute to innovative research through creative problem-solving
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to represent the research team to diverse audiences, communicate clearly with team members and clients, and professionally monitor and respond to client needs
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with laboratory analyses in lipids, fatty acids and other components
Knowledge of analytical and statistical software for data analysis, including biological and ecological data types
Familiarity with concepts of lipids and fatty acids and their application
To be considered at the higher CSOF4 classification: Demonstrated experience and ability to independently design and conduct laboratory experiments, and efficiently liaise with a range of stakeholders
Higher level of familiarity with concepts of lipids and fatty acids, and experience in their application in research projects
Ability to contribute to research outcomes resulting in acknowledgment or authorship of presentations or publications

What we offer:

Flexible work arrangements
Up to 15.4% superannuation
Range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Equal employment opportunity

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 30, 2025

Expiration:
June 22, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Lipids Analysis Technician

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Hobart

Category:Research and Development

Contract Type:Employment contract