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Research Projects Officer - Aquatic Disease Research
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The Diagnosis Surveillance and Response (DSR) Program at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP provides diagnostic and research capability to investigate and respond to newly emerging and exotic diseases affecting terrestrial and aquatic animals. Within this program, the ACDP Fish Diseases Laboratory (AFDL) undertakes research and diagnostic (R&D) activities and provides expert advice to CSIRO and state, national and international stakeholders.
In your role as Aquatic Research Technician you will be responsible for planning and setup of aquatic in vivo studies, providing care and maintenance of aquatic species, undertaking routine molecular diagnostic testing, molecular test capability development, data analysis and report writing, and contributing to a diverse range of research projects, as needed. The successful candidate will be capable of adapting readily to the changing needs of the group responsible for undertaking research and diagnostic activities for government and industry stakeholders, which may include activities outside their own preferences.
Location: Geelong, Victoria
Salary: AU$87k - AU$98k per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 88672
Essential
Desirable
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
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Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
9th October 2022, 11:00pm AEST