{"id":1834861,"url":"https://alion.io/job/petermac-laboratory-technician-nexomics","title":"Laboratory Technician – Nexomics","company":{"id":1840816,"name":"Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre","domain":"petermac.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/petermac-org","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Melbourne, Australia"],"countries":["AU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":59207,"max":76266,"currency":"AUD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":53063},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"GCP","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-30T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-30","last_verified_at":"2026-10-11T15:31:57Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":12,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":12},"description":"Laboratory Technician Grade 1\nFull time (80hrs/FN), Ongoing Role \nParkville location, with multiple public transport options available\nSalary range between $59,207 - $76,266 + salary packaging + 12% super + 5 weeks annual leave + monthly ADO\nThe Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.\nAbout the team\nNexomics is a dedicated clinical trial division within the Peter MaCallum Cancer Centre. We deliver specialised clinical trial testing for internal stakeholders such as PCCTU and Research teams, under NATA ISO15189 and ISO17025 accreditation. In addition, Nexomics provides central lab services for clinical trials for commercial sponsors, CROs and biopharma companies globally.\nAbout the role\nThis is a position that would suit Medical Laboratory Technicians with experience in clinical immunology/flow cytometry. The purpose of this position is to prepare samples for analysis, provide testing and assist with general laboratory duties as part of the clinical trials portfolio.\nA regular day will see you:\nProviding sample processing services and laboratory testing in the area of clinical immunology/flow cytometry by use of various techniques e.g., cryopreservation, ELISA and flow cytometry.\nDemonstrates an understanding of customer service for internal and external customers and a commitment to effectively meeting their needs in a helpful and professional manner.\nKeeps patient information confidential.\nAll documentation is completed including procedures, maintenance records and quality assurance procedures according to laboratory, NATA ISO15189 and 17025, GCP, GLP and GDP standards.\nAbout you\nWe are seeking a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, communicates effectively with both colleagues and external clients, and demonstrates the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks with confidence and efficiency.\nYou’ll bring with you:\nMinimum qualification of Certificate or Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory), a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Operations or equivalent\nMinimum 1 year of experience in a research laboratory or diagnostic and/or clinical trial testing\nMinimum 1 year of experience in flow cytometry\nDemonstrate abilities to multitask and effectively improve processes\nOur benefits\nWe offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:\nUp to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay\nDiscounted health insurance and eye care\nA comprehensive health and wellbeing program\nPublic transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists\nOnsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces\nPathways for professional development and new career opportunities\nFive weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave options \nInclusion and belonging\nPeter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.\nJoin us!\nIf you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check, and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.\nShould you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.\nFor a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Mariam Mohd Fadzil at .\nApplications Close 11:59PM: Thursday 15 October 2026\n_________________________________________________________________________________\nPosition Summary\nThis is a position that would suit Medical Laboratory Technicians with experience in molecular pathology or clinical immunology/flow cytometry. The purpose of this position is to prepare samples for analysis, provide testing and assist with general laboratory duties as part of the clinical trials portfolio.\nEnterprise Agreement\nAllied Health Professionals\nClassification or Salary Range\nGrade 1 (BU1-BU8)\nImmunisation Risk Category\nCategory A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working day\nKey Relationships\n\n Internal\n\nClinical Trials Operations Manager\nSenior Clinical Trial Scientists (nexomics)\nClinical Trial technical staff (nexomics)\nAnatomical Pathologists\nQuality Nominees\nPathology staff within Molecular, AP, CSR, Admin, Haematology, Core lab etc.\nClinical Trial Coordinators/Administrators\nBusiness Development team (Nexomics)\n\nExternal\n\nExternal clinicians and clients\nLiaison with Pharma companies in relation to Clinical Trials\n\nSkills\n\n Essential Requirements \n\nCertificate or Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory), a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Operations or equivalent\nExperience in a research laboratory or diagnostic and/or clinical trial testing.\nExperience in one or more of the following disciplines: flow cytometry, ELISA, cryopreservation, cell separation, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, NGS Library Prep\nDemonstrable abilities to work effectively within a team.\nWorks well under pressure and enjoys diverse portfolio of duties as required by the clinical trial portfolio.\nDemonstrable abilities to multitask and effectively improve processes.\nAttention to detail.\nAbility to communicate effectively and promptly utilising electronic and other means.\nProven ability to work cooperatively with pathologists, clinicians, other senior scientists and researchers.\n\nDesirable Requirements\n\nContribution and experience with validation of assays to NATA specifications.\nTraining in GCP and GDP.\n\nKey Accountabilities\n\n1.The provision clinical trial services, ensuring turn-around-times are met.\n\nProviding sample processing services and laboratory testing in the area of molecular pathology or clinical immunology/flow cytometry by use of various techniques e.g., PBMC isolation, cryopreservation, NGS, ctDNA, PCR, Sanger sequencing, ELISA, flow cytometry.\nDemonstrates an understanding of customer service for internal and external customers and a commitment to effectively meeting their needs in a helpful and professional manner.\nKeeps patient information confidential.\nAll documentation is completed including procedures, maintenance records and quality assurance procedures according to laboratory, NATA ISO15189 and 17025, GCP, GLP and GDP standards.\n\n2.Operates and maintains laboratory equipment as required\n\nAll equipment is operated and maintained in accordance with laboratory manuals and procedures.\nEnsures the maintenance records of laboratory equipment are kept according to laboratory protocols.\n\n3.Uses the laboratory quality system for processing and testing of all samples and has a basic understanding of the clinical implications of laboratory results.\n\nEnsures the appropriate identification and labelling of specimens and request forms, processing of all specimens for assay or dispatch to other laboratories, data entry of all relevant patient and testing information.\nContacts the relevant client or other staff when additional information is required, or specimens cannot be processed according to the clinical trial protocol.\nIs familiar with the internal and external quality control activities within the laboratory and complies with the relevant QC protocols.\nEnsures that all clinical trial/study samples are processed as per the study and/or laboratory manual.\nSeeks the advice of the senior scientific staff to solve any scientific and technical problems in the laboratory.\n\n5.Quality assurance\n\nPromptly reports procedural breakdowns, errors and incidents by means of the non-conformance reporting system.\nParticipates in educational activities including attendance at internal and external training courses, clinical and scientific meetings.\nMaintains and develops own specialised skills.\nEmbraces skill extension, innovation, and change.\n\n 5.Works as part of a team\n\nCommunicates and cooperates with co-workers to ensure work is completed within appropriate timeframes.\nWillingness and flexibility to work across a range of shifts if required, over a 7 day roster, including early shifts, late shifts and weekend work.\n\nKey Accountabilities (Contd..)\n\n6.Helps maintain external client base\n\nCooperates with and assists external clients, under the guidance of their supervisor.\nParticipate in any audits, site qualification visits and monitoring visits as required\n\n7.Ethical Conduct\n\nActs in accordance with institution ethical guidelines and those established by relevant bodies.\nPatient confidentiality and privacy is 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