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Professional Officer Laboratory Section

Mid levelFull-timeOfficeMenangle NSW 2568, AustraliaPosted 4 days agoVerified 4 days ago
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About the job

This job is about being a Molecular Diagnostics Scientist, where you will play a crucial role in advancing biosecurity surveillance and diagnostic capabilities. Your work will significantly impact the detection and identification of pest and disease threats across various biosecurity systems. The team values collaboration and innovation, creating an environment where scientific excellence thrives.

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You'll be responsible for

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Investigating and implementing

Investigating and implementing environmental DNA (eDNA), molecular diagnostics and high-throughput sequencing (HTS) approaches to improve detection and identification of pest and disease threats.
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Providing scientific leadership

Providing scientific leadership and oversight of existing molecular workflows while contributing to the development, validation and continuous improvement of innovative diagnostic methods.
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Collaborating with teams

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality scientific outcomes that strengthen biosecurity preparedness and response capabilities.

Key criteria

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Molecular diagnostics experience

Demonstrated experience with molecular diagnostics in relevant settings.

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High-throughput sequencing skills

Proven expertise in high-throughput sequencing technologies like Illumina.

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Data analysis proficiency

Experience analyzing and interpreting data from molecular workflows.

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5 criteria for this job
Molecular diagnostics experience
Demonstrated experience with molecular diagnostics in relevant settings.

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High-throughput sequencing skills
Proven expertise in high-throughput sequencing technologies like Illumina.

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Data analysis proficiency
Experience analyzing and interpreting data from molecular workflows.

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Laboratory workflow development
Experience developing and improving laboratory workflows and processes.

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Environmental science degree
Degree in Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, or related field.

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