CareerPlan

Technical Officer, Cell Culture

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-11-07 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Overseeing day-to-day operation of cell culture laboratories and associated STEM spaces, supporting teaching and research activities.

Role type

Senior IC laboratory professional (cell culture)

Builds

Safe, high-performing laboratory environments and supports STEM teaching and research outcomes

Domain

Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Academic Research

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mammalian cell culture techniques, aseptic technique, cryopreservation, cell line authentication, contamination screening, laboratory equipment maintenance, biosafety compliance, risk management, documentation and quality assurance

Preferred skills

University or research laboratory experience, microbiology techniques, First Aid or Biosafety certification

Technologies

Specialised laboratory equipment, Workday

Responsibilities

Maintain mammalian and primary cell cultures, passaging, and cryopreservation; support user training and introduce new laboratory methods; maintain laboratory infrastructure and equipment; ensure biosafety compliance and risk management; maintain laboratory records and quality assurance processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC