Laboratory Technician

Join our small, dedicated team as a Laboratory Technician, where you will play a key role in receiving and processing a variety of human biospecimens to support biobanking, clinical trials, and research studies. You will ensure accurate sample preparation and data entry using OpenSpecimen, maintaining high standards even during time sensitive workloads. This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented, reliable, and committed to quality in every aspect of their work.

• Processing biospecimens using established protocols for clinical use, clinical trial enrolment or research purposes
• Retrieving, preparing and providing biospecimens to relevant personnel for clinical use, clinical trial enrollment and research under the supervision of the manager and coordinator
• Performing data entry of patient/sample details as required using OpenSpecimen
• Ensuring reagents are stocked, including preparation of buffers and clinical trial materials
• Operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation as required

• Certificate or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent
• Experience with routine laboratory practices and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work to a high standard and speed during times of stress and high volume workload
• Well developed computer skills, including data entry, word processing and spreadsheets
• A highly trained eye with attention to detail

• Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
• Take advantage of a unique opportunity to be part of a respected research institute
• Benefit from our health and wellbeing program, including free access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Collaborate with a team passionate about making a positive impact
• Work in a dynamic and energetic setting with our expanding team
• Benefit from generous personal leave days and purchased leave options

Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

We are committed to the safety of children and young people and take a zero tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision making at all levels of the Institute.

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting a single PDF containing:

• Your resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a barrier free, inclusive work environment aimed at attracting the most skilled candidates.

Contact information for inquiries:

Dr Louise Ludlow -

Recruitment team - (include position number and job title in the subject line, and refrain from forwarding applications to this address)

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

No recruitment agencies, please.

Applications close: Wednesday 3 December 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time