The Opportunity

Would you like to work at a medical research laboratory?

Telethon Kids Institute is a health and medical research institute committed to discovering new and effective ways to enhance children’s health and wellbeing.

We have a unique opening for an enthusiastic team player to help our researchers by providing functional support within our bioresources and laboratory area.

This role will be based at Perth Children’s Hospital and will be offered as a full-time role for 3 years with possible extension.

The Role

The purpose of this position is to provide functional support to the research activities undertaken at the Bioresources Centre and Laboratories within the Telethon Kids Institute.

This position is physically demanding as it involves a range of manual tasks including routine cleaning and sterilisation of equipment, resources and facilities used in laboratory animal husbandry.

 

As a Bioresources & Laboratories Support Technician you will be responsible for:

- Cleaning and maintaining washrooms, laboratories, hallways and equipment including PPE stations, storage rooms, and procedure labs

- Ensure animal caging and laboratory glassware and water pouches are assembled, washed, cleaned and sterilised using appropriate equipment.

- Monitor, order and maintain stock levels for assigned areas including laboratories, PPE stations and storage areas.

- Deliver clean and sterile equipment to appropriate locations

- Maintains routine record keeping including wash and biological indicators

About You:

The ideal applicant will have previously worked in a laboratory or have hospital sterile services experience along with:

- Ability to positively engage with a range of people within the organisation

- Be a strong team player and work effectively in a small team

- Physical fitness and capability which will allow manual work

- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment

 

In return, we'll offer you:

- A unique role within a creative, dynamic and high-performing team

- A flexible, interesting work environment

- The opportunity to support those who make a difference.

 

Our Culture

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.

In return, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package including salary packaging of up to $15, 899 and the opportunity to be part of a long-standing organisation.

We offer excellent training and development opportunities and generous staff benefits including flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, social activities and a health and wellbeing program.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, please apply through our career portal with your CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the essential criteria outlined in the job description.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal.  If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au

 

Click here for the Job Description

 

Contact Name: Carla Smith

Closing Date: 12/07/2022. Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior the closing date.

 

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