A leading Victorian University based in Bundoora is seeking a skilled and proactive Technical Officer (Clinical Biology) to join the STEM College. This role is a direct result of exciting growth within our department following the introduction of a new course.You will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of our Microbiology and Cell Culture laboratories. Reporting to the Technical Coordinator, you will ensure our facilities remain a world-class environment for teaching, research, and innovation.Key Responsibilities Lab Operations: Coordinate daily activities within Clinical Biology labs, ensuring all spaces are clean, safe, and fully operational. Technical Support: Provide expert advice and "hands-on" assistance to students and staff regarding lab practices and equipment. Maintenance: Ensure all laboratory instrumentation is serviced, calibrated, and documented according to preventative maintenance plans. Documentation: Develop and maintain essential lab records, including SOPs, SWIs, chemical registers, and Risk Assessments. Academic Support: Partner with academic staff to prepare materials, reagents, and equipment for practical classes and activities. Safety & Compliance: Implement and uphold strict OHS standards, ensuring all users complete necessary inductions and follow safety protocols. About YouYou are a detail-oriented technical professional with a passion for biological sciences. You thrive in a client-centric environment and enjoy the "agile" nature of a busy university laboratory.Required Experience & Skills: Aseptic Technique: Mastery of sterile conditions, biosafety cabinets, and contamination prevention. Microbial Culture: Expert in streak/spread plating, inoculations, and quantification (serial dilutions). Cell Culturing: Experience with mammalian cell lines (adherent/suspension), media formulation, cryopreservation, and mycoplasma testing. Microscopy: Proficient in brightfield microscopy, Gram staining, and differential staining. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Microbiology, Cell Culture, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline. A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) is mandatory. Experience in a tertiary teaching laboratory is highly preferred. Desirable Skills Experience with ELISA and Immunofluorescence assays. Molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, QRT-PCR, Western Blotting). Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) frameworks. How to ApplyPlease submit your application, including a current resume and a cover letter in WORD format addressing the key selection criteria. At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
