Base salary will be in the range $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
Responsibilities
Assist in the isolation, cultivation, photographic characterisation, cryopreservation, and analysis of bacterial and fungal isolates from marine substrates.
Prepare and assist in the chemical characterisation of solvent extracts of bacterial and fungal isolates.
Contribute to the safe and efficient operations of the research group equipment, infrastructure, methodologies, and protocols.
Document all laboratory and administrative activities accurately in lab books and specialist databases.
Prepare high-quality written and oral presentations, support the preparation of project reports and scientific manuscripts.
Contribute to general laboratory support, including managing consumable inventory and provide office administrative support.
Participate in research group meetings.
Requirements
Completion of a Bachelor of Science or equivalent with practical experience in microbiology.
Practical skills and experience in microbiological sterile technique, cultivation of bacteria/fungi from environmental samples, and cryo-preservation.
Experience using specialist databases.
Ability to follow instructions, work collaboratively, work independently, and communicate effectively.
