About Us

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a medical research institute specialising in the brain and mind and is one of the world’s top 10 brain research centres. We employ exceptionally talented people who work to solve the greatest brain and mind challenges of our era. Our staff and students are the bedrock of our research and success, and we strive for excellence by fostering partnerships and empowering people. At the Florey our mission-driven culture enables our people to collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground-breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.

About the role:

The successful candidate will join a team focused on developing new therapies for multiple sclerosis. The main focus of this role is to ensure samples collected from research study participants at RMH are appropriately processed and documented prior to storage for future study use. This critical role requires a person with high attention to detail, a flexible approach to work and excellent communication skills.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• receiving, processing, storing and documenting biological specimens from the RMH Neuroimmunology Centre
• carrying out laboratory procedures: processing of serum, plasma, PBMC, CSF supernatant & cells, sample storage, quality control and other procedures as required
• developing and maintaining SOPs
• liaising with relevant stakeholders - clinicians and researchers
• maintaining relevant laboratory equipment
• limited role in training of higher degree students (in laboratory procedures)
• contribute information to laboratory and research reports

 Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description. 

This position is a Fixed-term, part time role (2.5 days per week), ceasing 14 March 2025. Irregular hours and flexible work arrangements will be considered. The role attracts an annual salary offer of Higher Education Worker 5 (HEW 5-1) $69,470 pro rata, commensurate with experience.

Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter no later than 23 February 2024.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Diploma: >=2 years of relevant work experience
• Advanced Diploma or B.Sc: >=1 year of relevant work experience
• Qualifications: Diploma and >=2 years of relevant work experience / Advanced Diploma and >=1 year of relevant work experience / BSc (no relevant experience required)
• Familiar with principles of laboratory research, general laboratory procedures
• Understanding of sample processing, documentation, storage and monitoring
• Proven ability to scope laboratory reports

Experience with the below is desirable, but not essential:

• hands-on experience with PBMC processing

What we offer:
Working at the Florey offers you the chance to work with a dedicated group of researchers within a culture that focuses on equity, diversity and collaboration. Other benefits include:

• Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefits
• Up to 17% superannuation
• Wellbeing initiatives including flexible working opportunities and access to our employee assistance program 

First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

For enquiries please contact our Human Resources Team on employment@florey.edu.au.

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check.