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Molecular Biologist
Salary:
60.00 - 80.00
Posted:
17-02-2025
Category:
Biology, Biotech Chemistry
Darwin,
Job Description
Who we are The Biosecurity Plant and Science Services Division (BPSSD) safeguards Australia’s plant health status to achieve, maintain and expand overseas markets, while protecting the economy and environment. The division includes four branches, which together focus on providing scientific analysis and technical advice, facilitating the safe importation of plants and plant products, improving systems, market access, capacity building and stakeholder engagement. The division also conducts surveillance and response at first points of entry and approved arrangements sites nationally, and delivers plant, animal and aquatic health surveillance in northern Australia. We work closely with communities and Indigenous rangers and regulate biosecurity risk in the Torres Strait. Science and Surveillance Group (SSG) is comprised of scientists, operations and support staff responsible for regulatory advice and training, technical input to biosecurity policy, regulation activity in the Torres Strait and diverse surveillance and diagnostic services around Australia, including animal and plant health surveillance measures under the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy. NAQS is an operational section within SSG that conducts surveillance and diagnostic activities in Australia’s remote north. The NAQS domestic operation extends from Broome in Western Australia to Cairns in Queensland, including the Torres Strait. As the successful candidate, you will carry out molecular diagnostics on a range of samples looking for plant pathogens and pests, contributing to the biosecurity of Australia. You will work in a motivated and professional team in a busy diagnostic laboratory, and you may be expected to travel between the NAQS laboratories in Darwin and Cairns as required. The Job The role provides molecular diagnostics in the department’s Cairns laboratory. Under the general direction of the Principal Molecular Biologist, the Molecular Biologist will undertake duties that include, but are not limited to: What we are looking for Knowledge and experience The successful applicants will have: Desirable: For additional information, please read the Job Description below. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Details
Salary: 60.00 - 80.00
Posted: 17-02-2025
Category: Biology, Biotech Chemistry
Darwin,
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