CareerPlan

Laser Ablation, Automation and Digitisation Research Scientist

Parkville, Victoria, AUFull-time$87k–$118k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Develop and optimize automated, digitized laboratory workflows for laser ablation and mass spectrometric analyses to advance analytical geochemistry and generate robust research datasets.

Role type

Research Scientist (Analytical Geochemistry & Automation)

Builds

Automated analytical workflows, digital data pipelines, and research infrastructure for the Melbourne Isotope Analytics Research Platform.

Domain

Geochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Automation

Required skills

Laser ablation techniques, ICP-MS methods, automated QA/QC, data reduction, imaging, data curation, programming, troubleshooting analytical instrumentation

Preferred skills

Digital innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring, research proposal development

Technologies

ICP-MS, laser ablation systems, digital data pipelines, imaging software

Responsibilities

Develop and document laboratory and digital workflows; advance automation and data reduction pipelines; troubleshoot and improve analytical instrumentation; collaborate on research projects and funding proposals; train and mentor students and researchers.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC