Genotyping Australia is a leading provider of custom genetic testing services to a range of national and international clients. From our well equipped, NATA- accredited laboratory based in Technology Park, our team of 15 scientists and technical staff pride themselves in providing a fast, responsive and quality-assured service tailored to the needs of our varied clients. The key industry sectors we serve include:

Primary industries- Genetic and antibody-based screening in support of animal selective breeding programs and pathogen exclusion through our XytoVet business unit

Environmental monitoring and biosecurity- identification of specimens and their DNA in environmental samples through our XytoGen business unit

Research and development- we are a research and development focussed company that is always seeking to develop new knowledge and tests that we can commercialise.

We take pride in running an efficient operation that adopts modern technology to deliver high quality results from the 150,000+ samples we process each year.

About the role:

We are seeking to establish an experienced full-time laboratory technician to support our existing team.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, our team of Laboratory Technicans are accountable for conducting quality analytical services according to well established and prescribed protocols.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Nucleic acid extraction

Conducting high throughput microarray-based screening of samples

PCR and qPCR testing

ELISA testing

QC Evaluation of results

Maintenance of NATA accreditation and laboratory standards

Maintaining high standards of laboratory safety

Records and sample management

About you:

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Excellent knowledge of diagnostics, laboratory activities and processes

Enthusiasm and a keenness to learn

Ability to troubeshoot

Previous experience within a laboratory setting

Good knowledge of NATA laboratory requirements

Demonstrated skill in prioritization, planning and time management.

Good communication skills

Enthusiasm and a willingness to work.

Culture:

Genotyping Australia is a dynamic and rapidly expanding Western Australian company which values each team members’ contribution towards achieving the development of its business objectives.

Renumeration and benefits

You will enjoy:

A salary commensurate with experience

Flexible working hours

A friendly and supportive working environment