Laboratory Equipment Specialist

Job Description

The Opportunity Here at The Kids, we have a passion to see our researchers and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence, and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. As our Laboratory Equipment Specialist, you will work with specialist equipment and instrumentation to ensure availability, quality control, and accessibility for medical researchers. This position requires a high level of teamwork and strong collaborative skills. Ideally, candidates should have experience in flow cytometry, microscopy, histology, and animal imaging. Excellent technical skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment are essential. Some of your responsibilities will include: Provide high-level support to a wide range of laboratory equipment, including imaging systems, flow cytometry, and histology. Deliver practical training to both The Kids and external users. Provide high-level support in basic methodology and operation of laboratory equipment. Set up, calibrate, and maintain equipment according to experimental requirements. Advise and assist in experiment design, sample preparation, and protocol development. The role is full-time and based within our modern laboratory facilities at The Kids Institute in Nedlands. The remuneration package includes access to generous salary packaging. About You You will be a highly energetic, self-motivated individual committed to training and educating laboratory users, while providing advice and support. The key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following: Demonstrated experience in working in a medical research laboratory with an understanding of flow cytometry, microscopy, and other general laboratory research equipment. Skills in analysis and critical problem-solving including data analysis, statistical reporting, and research methodologies, to draw accurate conclusions within the context of scientific research and the Institute’s research strategy. A proactive, professional, and customer-focused approach with the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of individuals to achieve desired outcomes. High-level interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. While experience in the field of flow cytometry and imaging is preferred, we will provide additional training to the right candidate who is eager to learn and has a keen interest in laboratory technologies. We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter. About Us Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required. Some of our staff benefits include: Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter. Save on tax and increase your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year. Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events. Flexible work options. Reward and recognition program. Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning. Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks. Access to Corporate Health Insurance. Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware, and stationery. How to Apply If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application. Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above. Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to Click here for the Job Description Contact Name: Tamara Abel Contact Email: Closing Date: 10/03/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date. The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities, and people living with disability. As such, we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program. We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health. #J-18808-Ljbffr