AddressPosition: Laboratory Technician
Position Type: Full-time
Reports to: Laboratory Manager
Location: NEDLANDS, WA 6009
PYC Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing RNA therapeutics for rare genetic diseases. Our preclinical research laboratory, comprising approximately 40 research scientists, is located within the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Nedlands WA.
We are seeking an additional Laboratory Technician to support our Operations team in the daily running and management of our busy research lab.
We are recruiting for a full-time position based at our Nedlands location in Perth, Western Australia.
Only candidates with ongoing unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered.
Duties:
- Ordering of lab consumables
- Maintaining lab stocks
- Record keeping and data entry
- Autoclave preparation of labware
- Preparation of buffers and solutions
- Equipment maintenance and cleaning
- Waste management
- Maintaining lab cleanliness and serviceability
- Assisting Operations team with quality control assays
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Diploma or Certificate in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent
- Experience in general lab duties
- Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory techniques
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Basic computing skills (e.g. Word, Excel)
- Awareness of PC2 compliance and OHS regulations
Desirable:
- Experience in accurate execution of SOPs
- Experience with databases (e.g. FilemakerPro)
- Experience with basic data analysis and lab documentation software (e.g. LabArchives)
Applications close 21st May 2024
Applications MUST include:
- A cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role
- The applicant’s curriculum vitae
- The contact details of two current referees
