Research Technician Virology

Please note: To be eligible for this role you must be a CSIRO indefinite or specified term employee who has been previously appointed to an advertised vacancy via a competitive process.

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Role highlights

• Hands on laboratory role supporting high impact research on emergency animal diseases of national importance
• Work with experienced scientists in a PC3 laboratory environment building skills in virology molecular biology and immunological assays
• Contribute to realworld outcomes supporting research that improves disease detection prevention and preparedness

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The opportunity

This Research Technician role will be part of the Mammalian Infectious Diseases Research (MIDR) team at CSIROs Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) and will support critical research into emergency animal diseases.

In this handson laboratory role you will assist scientists by preparing and processing samples performing routine laboratory analyses and supporting virology and molecular biology experiments including work related to immunological assays. Your work will contribute to a better understanding of viral pathogenesis and support the development of improved diagnostic and vaccine options for diseases such as African swine fever lumpy skin disease and Japanese encephalitis.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team in a microbiologically secure environment following established procedures while developing your technical capability over time. This role suits someone who enjoys practical laboratory work values teamwork and is motivated by contributing to research outcomes that protect animal health and support Australias biosecurity preparedness.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Working in a microbiologically secure laboratory as part of a multi-disciplinary team with responsibilities and outputs supporting and delivering research activities and projects.
• Designing and performing straightforward experiments and routine laboratory analyses.
• Conducting literature reviews laboratory-based experiments and activities including associated analysis possibly involving statistical or graphics software.
• Undertaking tasks under technical direction of the team leader and senior scientists working with discretion to decide on the timing of operations within the work teams plan and plan ahead to meet experimental and/or project demands and milestones.
• Providing general laboratory support for housekeeping and maintenance activities.

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements:Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) Geelong VIC

Salary: AU$76086 AU$96813 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of 12 months; Full time

Reference: 102913

As the successful candidate you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in biological sciences or other relevant laboratory work experience.
• Technical competence in virology and/or molecular biology e.g. virus infectivity assays cell culture animal sample processing and PCRs
• The ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a member of a larger project team and to form and maintain effective and respectful relationships with a range of colleagues and collaborators.
• Experience in conducting and coordinating laboratorybased experiments or tests including planning and implementation.
• A high level of interpersonal written and verbal communication skills including the ability to document results and communicate effectively with colleagues to meet project goals and timelines.
• The ability and willingness to contribute novel ideas and approaches in support of scientific investigations.

For full details about this role and other criteria please review the Position Description.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria there are many ways to demonstrate this. Dont let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Cristina OBrien via email at and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO offering a range of options for how when and where you can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australias greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages abilities cultures faiths levels of education genders sexualities diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First Further Together Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA inclusion and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance and a National Health Check.

The appointee must be able to meet the security requirements specific to the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness as listed in the position description.

You must be a CSIRO indefinite or specified term employee who has been previously appointed to an advertised vacancy via a competitive process.

Child safety

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How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close

Sunday 3rd May 2026 11:00pm AEST