Senior Microscopist

Institute for Molecular Bioscience

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Base: $104,616.68 - $113,920.12 + 17% super; bonus...
Advanced optical microscopy expertise
Fluorescence and confocal imaging systems
Bespoke image analysis pipelines
Join the Institute for Molecular Bioscience’s Advanced Microscopy Platform as a Senior Microscopist working in a highly collaborative team driving cutting-edge imaging research

Job Summary

  • Join the Institute for Molecular Bioscience’s Advanced Microscopy Platform as a Senior Microscopist working in a highly collaborative team driving cutting-edge imaging research.
  • The role includes operating and optimising advanced microscopy systems, delivering training programs, supporting experimental workflows, and managing facility operations and IT functions.
  • Benefits include up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17% superannuation contributions plus 17.5% annual leave loading, health and wellness discounts, career development opportunities, and on-campus childcare options.

Matching Summary

Join the Institute for Molecular Bioscience’s Advanced Microscopy Platform as a Senior Microscopist working in a highly collaborative team driving cutting-edge imaging research.

Salary

Base: $104,616.68 - $113,920.12 plus 17% superannuation; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid parental leave, annual leave loading, health and wellness discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced optical microscopy expertise
  • Fluorescence and confocal imaging systems
  • Bespoke image analysis pipelines
  • Microscopy training delivery
  • Experimental design and sample preparation support
  • Facility instrumentation maintenance
  • Research collaboration and publication support

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced imaging modalities expertise
  • Core facility or shared infrastructure experience
  • IT infrastructure and data management
  • Community engagement and conference participation
  • Python and scripting languages
  • Vendor engagement and technology evaluation

Key Requirements

  • Degree in biological or biomedical field
  • At least four years relevant microscopy experience
  • Postgraduate qualifications highly regarded
  • Proven troubleshooting of microscopy instrumentation
  • Experience with image analysis software (Fiji, Python, Imaris)
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia
  • Pre-employment checks including right to work verification

Work Rights

Must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia

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