Laboratory Technician at DPIRD Diagnostics and Laboratory Services (null, WA (WA))

Job Description

Laboratory Technician Salary: Level 2, $67,302 – $72,386 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022 Location: Perth Metropolitan Area Pillar/directorate: Sustainability and Biosecurity Branch: DPIRD Diagnostics and Laboratory Services Tenure: Permanent – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time Position Number: Pool Ref AV8556 Closing Date: 2023-03-29 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments: –
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Laboratory Technician Pool

Pool Ref AV8556

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia’s (WA) regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment.

About the opportunity

We are seeking to establish a pool of suitability qualified applicants for the role of Laboratory Technician.

As Laboratory Technician you will undertake scientific activities in a DPIRD laboratory, where you will assist with diagnostics, recording and reporting of insect pests and plant diseases to support WA’s biosecurity, market access and certification. We are seeking individuals with experience in entomology and a knowledge of agricultural systems. An understanding of laboratory quality systems will be highly advantageous. You will be responsible for recording and tabulating results for research and survey work, and will assist in laboratory biosecurity screening for insect pests. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a willingness to work on diverse projects while also contributing to the general maintenance of laboratory equipment, consumables and work areas.

We are looking for individuals with:

a certificate or undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.

knowledge of laboratory techniques, analytical procedures and diagnostics and reporting, with previous experience providing technical support to laboratory, research or certification programs.

a high level of motivation and exceptional interpersonal, communication and writing skills.

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