Laboratory Technician - Microbiology
BiomeBank, Australia
Job Description
About BiomeBank
BiomeBank is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing microbial therapies to treat unmet medical need globally. BiomeBank's mission is to harness gut microbiota to treat and prevent disease by restoring gut microbial ecology. With a TGA approved GMP facility, BiomeBank is providing donor derived microbial therapies to patients as well as utilising cutting edge microbiome science to develop next generation microbial therapies that will change the way we treat disease.
About the role
In this role, your responsibilities will include working as part of the Cultured Therapies team at BiomeBank to help support the laboratory to drive drug discovery and work on developing new microbial therapeutics. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Regular processing of stool samples for anaerobic culturing and next generation sequencing within a PC2 laboratory
- Working in an anaerobic chamber for extended periods of time
- Bulk preparation of media, plates, and reagents for microbial culturing
- Inoculation and isolation of microbial colonies, confirmatory tests on microorganisms, PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA quantitation, preparing samples to send for next generation sequencing
- Supporting Research Scientists with their day-to-day tasks
- Maintaining the PC2 laboratory to a high standard
- Problem-solving and communicating effectively with team members
- Recording findings and analysing results
- Ordering and performing stocktake of laboratory consumables
- Calibration and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Office-based work including creating high quality laboratory reports to ensure compliance with operational quality standards and procedures.
- Working independently as well as part of a team
- Working in a fast-paced, challenging but equally rewarding work environment
- Approaching daily tasks with a positive attitude and a keenness to work cooperatively with other team members
You will be a team player with excellent communications skills that will ensure the ongoing development of a strong positive culture within BiomeBank. You will be prepared to work hard and innovate to help BiomeBank achieve its mission.
Requirements
Desirable skills, experience and attributes for this role:
- Bachelor Degree or higher qualification in microbiology, molecular biology, or related field from a recognised tertiary institution
- Experience working in a PC2 microbiology laboratory
- Experience and proven ability to perform aseptic techniques, media preparation, culturing, molecular techniques such as PCR and gel electrophoresis
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work in an anaerobic chamber for extended periods of time
- Display initiative and problem solving skills
- A positive attitude and an ability to independently troubleshoot general laboratory hurdles
- An ability to multitask and prioritise tasks according to company requirements
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, while working autonomously to deliver outcomes within specific timeframes
- Ability to work flexible working hours to assure time-sensitive experimental procedures are completed
Benefits
- Great company culture
- Innovative new technologies
- Great opportunity in a fast moving start-up
- Flexible work environment
- Diverse workforce