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Molecular Scientist

17 February 2023
  • Full Time
  • Darwin, NT
  • Posted 1 month ago
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Website Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

The Job

The key duties of the position includes:

·         Undertaking routine molecular based assays (including high-throughput sequencing) involving specimens and samples of biosecurity interest analysed under conditions of biosecurity containment and the laboratory’s quality management system.

·         Developing and validating molecular assays in a quality assured environment.

·         Working closely with taxonomic specialists to enhance molecular diagnostic interpretations.

·         Communicating and collaborating with other laboratory staff to actively resolve problems and address scientific challenges and aid other areas of the laboratory as required.

·         Investigating, validating and implementing innovative technologies such as high throughput sequencing or sampling techniques such as environmental DNA (eDNA).

·         Providing advice or expertise, as required, to reference/training groups or forums.

·         Providing training and troubleshooting for other staff in the use of rapid test methods, such as LAMP and qPCR.

·         Purchasing and registering of reagents.

·         Providing input into WHS and quality assurance aspects of laboratory management.

·         Managing and maintaining samples, data and databases in accordance with policy, data quality standards including the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and sample-based and electronic reference collections.

 

What we are looking for

Knowledge and experience

The successful applicant will have:

·         Experience in molecular data analysis and bioinformatics (mandatory).

·         Experience using molecular techniques including nucleic acid amplification and sequencing using Sanger or Nanopore technologies (mandatory).

·         Experienced in performing sequence analysis using a range of bioinformatics software to construct and interpret phylogenetic data (mandatory).

·         Ability to develop and/or optimise existing protocols to allow identification of organisms for which protocols are not currently available or inadequate (mandatory).

·         Experience operating under conditions of biosecurity containment (desirable).

·         Experience operating in a quality assured laboratory (desirable).

·         Experience in handling microorganisms under aseptic conditions (desirable).

Skills and capabilities

The successful applicant will have:

·         A methodical and organised approach to conducting molecular analysis as well as being innovative.

·         The ability to grasp information quickly in order to use it proactively and work practically and collaboratively with minimal supervision.

·         Excellent team-building, communication and inter-personal skills.

·         Demonstrated personal integrity and commitment to deliver the work through effective planning and diligent management of available resources and time

·         Clear and respectful communication style while maintaining the integrity of the message.

·         A demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive working relationships to achieve required or agreed operational/business outcomes.

Flexible employment arrangements are available with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

 

Closing date for applications: 10 March 2023

Apply via: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/jobs/apply

 

To apply for this job please visit www.agriculture.gov.au.

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