Location: Canberra, ACT, AU
Company: CSIRO
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The Opportunity
- Join the CSIRO Synthetic Traits group, a world-leader in cutting-edge plant biotechnology
- Work with an established research team in Molecular Farming and create with us the next generation of high-value engineered crops
- Great opportunity to join Australia’s national science and innovation agency!
The CSIRO Synthetic Traits group is world-leading in translating cutting-edge plant biotechnology towards real impact for Australian agriculture.
This position is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of one of CSIRO’s new strategic growth areas (Molecular Farming) and create with us the next generation of high-value engineered crops.
As part of the Molecular Farming team, you will focus on exploring different genetic engineering strategies to produce high-value therapeutic cannabinoid molecules in an alternative host plant.
Activities will involve conducting Nicotiana benthamiana leaf infiltration assays using various genetic constructs in the presence of different substrates, followed by extraction of cannabinoid and/or lipid products, sample preparation and LC-MS analysis.
Your duties will include:
- Conducting transient leaf expression assays in Nicotiana benthamiana.
- Maintaining a supply of Nicotiana benthamiana in growth cabinets for transient leaf expression experiments.
- Harvesting leaf samples and extraction of cannabinoid/lipid metabolites for LC-MS analysis.
- Routine LC-MS analysis of Cannabinoid and lipid metabolites following established protocols.
- Assisting in timely planning of experiments to meet project demands, actively trouble-shooting to resolve identified problems, participating in project meetings, recording data in electronic lab notebook form, and working closely in a multidisciplinary team consisting of members across different divisions within CSIRO
- Other duties as directed.
Location: Black Mountain, ACT
Salary: AU$68,148-$86,733 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 15 months / Full-time
Reference: 94997
To be considered you will need:
Essential
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.
- Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in analytical chemistry and/or plant molecular biology.
- Experience in analytical methods such as mass spectrometry.
- Familiar in working with plants, including growing, sampling and processing.
- Abilities in data collation, analysis and provision of results for inclusion in reports and papers.
Desirable
- Great if you have worked on lipids and/or secondary metabolites before.
- Experience in tissue culture and/or conducting leaf infiltration assays is a bonus.
- And if you have experience in LC-MS, we really want to hear from you.
For full details about this role please view the Position Description.
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term.
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Flexible Working Arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to Apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Applications Close
Thursday 15th February 2024, 11:00pm AEDT