Lab Coordinator in Reproductive Biology

Lab Coordinator in Reproductive Biology

Job no: 0063697

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 10 months (parental leave cover)

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Department/School: School of BioSciences

Salary: UOM 6: $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super

Be a key player in innovative animal and cell research within the Pask Lab, working closely with leading researchers while managing diverse lab operations.

Manage the daily operations of a research laboratory, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient resource management.

Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

The Lab Coordinator will be responsible for managing the daily operations of a research laboratory with around 65 team members, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for research, learning, and teaching. This role involves coordinating laboratory programs, maintaining regulatory compliance, overseeing stock management, and implementing safety policies.

Additionally, the Lab Coordinator will support research activities under the direction of Professor Andrew Pask, including animal and cell research, and managing laboratory resources and personnel to ensure smooth and effective operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Pask laboratory in the School of BioSciences.
• Provision of relevant technical, compliance and safety advice relevant to laboratory users.
• Ensure behavioural compliance with standards required by the University, funding, ethics, and regulatory bodies.
• Write animal ethics applications, amendments, and ensure compliance.
• Support the maintenance of cell, dunnart and mouse populations.
• Support purchasing and management of consumables, reagents and equipment.
• Assist with high quality data collection and contribute to the reporting required to meet the project milestones and reporting schedule.
• Provide technical guidance to post-doctoral fellows and PhD, masters and honours students.

Who We Are Looking For

You will have proven experience working in a research or university lab and possess excellent organisational skills to manage projects and meet deadlines. You will also be able to engage with industry bodies and stakeholders, fostering collaborative partnerships within a multi-disciplinary research-based team environment, and liaise with individuals from diverse backgrounds while managing projects with minimal supervision.

You will also have:

• BSc or a tertiary qualification in Biology with subsequent relevant experience in molecular and/or cell biology.
• Demonstrated experience in lab coordination, cell culture and animal models.
• Strong skills in critical thinking and demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis.
• Demonstrated high level academic writing skills with the ability to write effectively with accuracy.
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct experiments.
• Experience in general lab management.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – “The School of BioSciences, Faculty of Science“

The School of BioSciences is the home to over 50 research groups, 5 research Centres, 160 academic staff and 240 Research Higher Degree students. Work in the School ranges from discovery to biotechnology with strengths in ecology and evolution, marine biology, microbial biology, genetics and genomics, animal behaviour, biosecurity and pest management, reproductive biology, systems biology, biological pollution and botany. The School is a major contributor to the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Environmental Science programs.

Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

We have more than 150 years of experience in pioneering scientific thinking and analysis, leading to outstanding teaching and learning and offer a curriculum based on highly relevant research. We aim to train students with the knowledge and intellectual flexibility to drive the industries of tomorrow and lead across all levels of society.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Advertised: 11 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 25 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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