Advanced Laboratory Technician

St Lucia Campus, AUFull-time$97k–$104k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

No visa sponsorship

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

Senior IC laboratory technician (vaccine development)

Builds

Vaccine candidates and research data

Domain

Biotechnology / Vaccine development

Required skills

Mammalian cell culture (CHO), aseptic techniques, molecular biology methods, equipment maintenance and calibration, laboratory safety and compliance, inventory management, risk assessment

Preferred skills

Experience with undergraduate laboratory experiment development, teaching support, outreach activities

Technologies

CHO cell lines, transfection systems, laboratory equipment (servicing/calibration)

Responsibilities

Manage CHO cell culture activities including transfections and cell line bank maintenance; maintain laboratory operations, equipment servicing, and compliance; coordinate laboratory resources and budget planning; support teaching and outreach activities

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

About uq

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging, and cultural leave.