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Laboratory Facilities Officer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced and enthusiastic individual to provide centralised support for shared laboratory work spaces at the Telethon Kids Institute. This role will be integral for the transitioning of laboratory areas into shared spaces ahead of the move to the Perth Children's Hospital.
The purpose of this position is to help support and maintain shared laboratory equipment and facilities, and be involved with all aspects of ordering and distribution of laboratory consumables. The position will provide functional support to assist researchers with moving to the new building, particular with the movement of samples and reagents. The position will help support the efficient operation of laboratories at a high standard, and where applicable assist researchers with basic laboratory methods within area of expertise.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent
- Experience with maintaining and using laboratory equipment
- Experience with sample management and biobanking
- Experience with maintaining stocks and inventories in a laboratory environment
- Experience with working with dangerous goods and biohazardous material
- Enthusiastic, with the ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a team
- Excellent organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
Prior experience working in a PC2-certified facility and experience with ChemAlert with be an advantage.
You need to have a current National Police Check to be considered for this role.
Remuneration package includes access to generous salary packaging.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable
for this role (maximum one page) to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact Belinda Hales and Amy Samuels
Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 14th February, 2018.
About Telethon Kids Institute
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.
2018 saw the Telethon Kids Institute move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.