Senior Microscopist

College Majors

St Lucia, Australia
Base: $104,616.68 - $113,920.12 + 17% super; bonus...
Optical microscopy expertise
Fluorescence and confocal systems
Image analysis pipelines
Join the Institute for Molecular Bioscience’s Advanced Microscopy Platform as our next Senior Microscopist, where you’ll work in a highly collaborative team driving cutting‑edge imaging research

Job Summary

  • Join the Institute for Molecular Bioscience’s Advanced Microscopy Platform as our next Senior Microscopist, where you’ll work in a highly collaborative team driving cutting‑edge imaging research.
  • In this hands‑on specialist role, you’ll operate, maintain and optimise our advanced optical, fluorescence and confocal systems while delivering high‑quality research support, user training and equipment quality control.
  • The role includes supporting key operational and IT functions such as data management and facility management systems (e.g., PPMS, VDI and acquisition PCs).

Matching Summary

Join the Institute for Molecular Bioscience’s Advanced Microscopy Platform as our next Senior Microscopist, where you’ll work in a highly collaborative team driving cutting‑edge imaging research.

Salary

Base: $104,616.68 - $113,920.12 + 17% Superannuation; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation, 17.5% annual leave loading, parental leave, health and wellness discounts, career development opportunities, on campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • optical microscopy expertise
  • fluorescence and confocal systems
  • image analysis pipelines
  • experimental design support
  • sample preparation and imaging
  • user training and seminars

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative research environment
  • cutting-edge imaging research
  • community engagement
  • emerging technologies adoption

Key Requirements

  • Degree in biological or biomedical field
  • at least four years relevant experience
  • advanced optical microscopy systems operation
  • image analysis proficiency
  • high-quality microscopy training delivery
  • effective research collaboration track record
  • unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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