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Form of work- Defense Science and Technology Group (DTSG) seeking an experienced virologist to contribute to work within their Biological Agent Detective Team. The team are contributing to a project developing a rapid point-of-care diagnostic test targeting specifically identified pathogens.
- This is a 12-month role with potential to extend until 2027.
- State of the art laboratories and research centers.
- Based in Port Melbourne
- Full time position
- Standard working hours
- Growth and maintenance of cell lines
- Propagation, harvesting of arboviruses (PC2 and PC3), molecular techniques such as RNA extractions, qualification (qPCR, TCID50, plaque assays etc), virus sequencing
- Test and evaluation of point-of-care diagnostic and detection assays
- Contribution of writing reports as required
- Communication with stakeholders and external collaborators
- Must be an Australian Citizen
- Degree in disciplines such as virology, immunology, molecular biology or related fields (Masters preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in handling various sample types, such as human clinical and infected mosquito samples.
- Experience within a NATA-accredited laboratory or diagnostic environment.
- Preferred experience within a PC3 laboratory
- Experience in handling viruses, particularly arthropod-transmitted viruses (arboviruses) at a PC2 level
- Experience in molecular biology techniques such as isothermal assays, qPCR and plaque assays
- Demonstrated experience in serological techniques including TCID50
How to Apply:
Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).
For more information please call Sarah on 03 9040 1***.
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