Research Technician

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the OceanOmics Centre, including eDNA and genomics laboratory workflows
• Collaborate with researchers, academic, and professional staff to develop and optimise protocols
• Ensure high-quality data production for marine biodiversity research
• Contribute to the development of open-access repositories of marine vertebrate reference genomes and eDNA datasets
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and assist in training others in laboratory procedures

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in science (e.g., genetics, genomics, molecular biology) or equivalent experience
• Proven skills in DNA extraction and sequencing library preparation
• Experience using molecular biology instrumentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Flexible working options considered
• 26 weeks paid parental leave (after one year of service)
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more
• Salary packaging options
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses
• Incremental progression based on 12 months of continuous service

About the Company

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a world-class research institution and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight. The Minderoo OceanOmics Centre at UWA is a cutting-edge facility that uses ground-breaking genomics-based research to characterise marine biodiversity and support ocean conservation through advanced eDNA and whole-genome sequencing.