Laboratory Officer
Core
Deliver parasitology diagnostics and support the Mackinnon Project within the Melbourne Veterinary School, serving livestock producers, students, and consultants.
Role type
Laboratory Officer (Parasitology Diagnostics)
Builds
Diagnostic test results, operational reports, and consultancy support for animal health.
Domain
Veterinary Science / Parasitology / Animal Health
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Parasitology diagnostics, laboratory equipment operation and maintenance, invoicing and records management, regulatory compliance (OHS, biosecurity), fieldwork and sample collection, livestock postmortem examination support, staff and student training.
Preferred skills
Science or veterinary degree, experience in busy laboratory environments, service improvement implementation.
Technologies
Laboratory equipment, invoicing systems, record-keeping systems
Responsibilities
Perform parasitology diagnostic tests (e.g., worm egg counts), manage laboratory inventory and invoicing, maintain lab facilities and equipment, support fieldwork and postmortem examinations, contribute to staff and student training.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on technical role
