- Apply your knowledge of analytical chemistry & metabolomics techniques in a varied role
- Play a key role in assisting a portfolio of real-impact research projects and lab work!
- Enhance your career with the talented & supportive team at CSIRO – Australia's National Science Agency!
We are currently seeking a motivated Research Technician, with practical/applied experience and an interest to advance their skills in analytical chemistry & metabolomics through exciting R&D projects, to join our CSIRO ‘Biotic Interactions’ research group in a multi-faceted role!
Plants are under threat from pathogens, pests and weeds that impact their health and growth, and at CSIRO, our research teams are investigating novel and sustainable crop protection solutions. Joining our high-performing, multidisciplinary Microbial Technologies Team in Canberra, you will be part of a collaborative team that focuses on exploiting the strengths of beneficial microbes to develop solutions for the control of weeds and crop sap-sucking insect pests. They use both applied research to deliver industry specific outcomes, as well as basic strategic research to develop novel approaches for enhancing the durability and the efficacy of biopesticides, and how we can integrate these into current and future farming practices. These research approaches involve a broad range of disciplines from comparative -omics, analytical chemistry, microbial engineering, fermentation systems, and plant biology. You will also be part of our wider ‘Biotic Interactions’ research group that has internationally recognised expertise in soil microbiology, biocontrol, integrated management of pests and diseases, and agricultural economics.
In this hands-on, lab-based role, you will play a key role in assisting the team with generating and processing metabolomics data, planning and executing data analysis, and using your knowledge & experience to develop new analytical methods & protocols, as well as to perform various general laboratory practices to ensure the lab is well-equipped and safely maintained to efficiently deliver on project timelines.
If you are motivated by working within a supportive team and contributing to making a real difference with your work, this would be an exciting and fulfilling role for you! CSIRO champions in providing a diverse and inclusive culture, supports flexible work arrangements, and offers you excellent professional development opportunities to grow your skills & career.
Your duties will include: