Advanced Laboratory Technician
Core
Provide specialist technical expertise in mammalian cell culture, protein production, and aseptic laboratory practice to support industry-linked vaccine development and research.
Role type
Advanced Laboratory Technician (Vaccine Development & Cell Culture)
Builds
High-quality vaccine research outputs and compliant laboratory operations
Domain
Biotechnology / Vaccine Development / Mammalian Cell Culture
Required skills
Mammalian cell culture (CHO cell methodologies), aseptic techniques, molecular biology lab methods, laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration, risk assessment, waste management, inventory control, record management
Preferred skills
Troubleshooting experimental issues, developing testing procedures, supervising casual staff, teaching undergraduate lab experiments
Technologies
CHO cell lines, aseptic workstations, laboratory equipment (servicing/calibration tools), inventory management systems
Responsibilities
Manage CHO cell culture activities including transfections and cell line bank maintenance; maintain laboratory operations and compliance through equipment servicing, calibration, and safety audits; coordinate laboratory resources and procurement; support research activities and field-based work preparations; develop undergraduate laboratory experiments and assist with teaching materials
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on technical specialist
