About this exciting opportunity
As an Experimental Scientist you will be responsible for providing expert technical support in one or several areas of molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics and field activities. The position will provide lab and field based experimental skills and act as a captain of data records and metadata curation. The experimental scientist will play a central role in the safe technical training and mentoring of staff, students and visitors, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Isolation and preservation of microorganisms for further analysis;
- Performing routine phenotypic and genotypic identification and qPCR analysis of marine invertebrates, associated microorganisms and marine microbial communities, and;
- Preparing DNA and RNA extractions from corals, marine microbial communities and complex environmental samples.
About you
Underpinning your suitability for this role will be your tertiary qualification in marine biology, microbiology, molecular biology, or biochemistry along with your demonstrated experience with current and emerging molecular techniques used in marine molecular ecology and microbiology. Your demonstrated experience with Occupational Health and Safety matters and data analysis, including sequence and bioinformatics analysis will support you in this position. Experience with aquarium and laboratory-based experiments with different life stages of marine organisms would be highly desirable.
Apply now and join a world leading organisation with attractive working conditions. In line with our Enterprise Agreement, the successful candidate will be rewarded with:
- AIMS AOF Level 4 salary ($93,934 to $106,895 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, permanent opportunity
- Located in Townsville (Qld)
- 9-day fortnight, enjoy a long weekend each fortnight
- Flexible Work Arrangements considered including hybrid working (where suitable)
- Generous and supportive leave entitlements including 25 working days of Annual Leave (pro-rata) and up to 21 days of paid Personal/Carers leave (pro-rata), Maternity and Parental leave, Long Service leave, Compassionate leave, Cultural leave, Defence leave, and Family & Domestic Violence leave
- Access to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site (in Townsville only)
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to Fitness Passport program, offering discounted membership to selected gyms
- Employee Assistance Program
- Relocation assistance available
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Please note:
Non-Australian Citizens must hold an appropriate Visa with working entitlements that allows paid employment with AIMS from commencement and for the full term of the appointment, depending on the relevant Department of Home Affairs current policies.
Next step:
Further information about this exciting and challenging opportunity is outlined in the Candidate Information Pack which is available to download below. If, after reviewing the position description, which is included in the Candidate Information Pack, you believe that your qualifications, experience and professional capabilities will enable you to successfully the deliver the position responsibilities, we would be very interested in hearing from you.
Further information on the application process and tips for addressing Selection Criteria is available in our website Recruitment process | AIMS.
Submitting your application:
Please ensure that you have your completed documents (selection criteria responses, resume and cover letter) ready to attach to your online application form via our e-recruitment system which can be accessed via the "apply now" button below.
Position enquiries can be directed to Patrick Laffy, Research Scientist - Genomic Bioinformaticist at p.laffy@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above
Applications close: MONDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER 2024 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 21153 Candidate Information Pack.pdf
