eDNA Laboratory Manager Remuneration negotiable
Full-time position
Location is onsite Melbourne
We are looking for an exceptional person to lead our cutting-edge Environmental DNA (eDNA) laboratory, located in Brunswick, Victoria. The laboratory manager is a key member of the EnviroDNA management team and must be able to work with precision, consistency, and robust structure. You thrive on strong relationships and are able to build, operationalise and communicate quality systems to ensure our laboratory operations can continue to scale in line with our business expansion plans.
Perhaps you are currently working in an established genetics, forensics or pathology lab and are looking for an exciting opportunity to bring rigour and scale to a commercial eDNA operation.
Whoever you are, if this role description gets you excited, we are equally excited to hear from you!
Who will you be working with For nearly seven years we have been EnviroDNA – Australia's largest commercial provider of environmental DNA (eDNA) solutions. We are a purpose-driven business focused on ensuring robust biodiversity data is at the centre of industrial ESG operations and land management. We help industrial B2B and B2C organisations, governments and regulators, traditional owner groups and not-for-profits map biodiversity using eDNA methods and digital solutions. We are in the early stages of the company's growth, busy with market development, product/service development and R&D activities.
Principle Accountabilities Mission: evolve and lead a worldclass eDNA laboratory operation to deliver projects consistently on time and under budget.
The eDNA Laboratory Manager is accountable for:
Providing genomic laboratory diagnostic products and services.Adhering to specimen preparation procedures.Implementing new programs, tests, methods and instrumentation.Establishing accredited quality standards to maintain genomic laboratory equipment performance.Keeping supplies stocked by determining inventory level.Maintaining laboratory productivity by monitoring the workload of functional areas.Contributing to core sample processing activities.Leading the implementation of NATA Certification.Achieving quality results by participating in quality assurance programs.Identifying informational needs to manage laboratory information systems.Maintaining laboratory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, and supervising employees.Completing operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees. Requirements – does this sound like you? A bachelor's degree in genetics, biology or chemistry (post-graduate degree highly regarded).5+ years' experience as a lab manager.Extensive experience with qPCR, sequencing and / or amplicon metabarcoding.Ability and drive to solve practical problems.Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.Project management skills, including the ability to track and manage inventory using information management systems.Ability to read, analyse and interpret general business inquiries, including technical RFQ/RFP. Experience in implementing and managing operations to internationally recognised quality standards such as NATA or ISO.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to resolve conflict.Passionate about environmental sustainability and conservation.A natural team player who resonates with our company values and purpose. Our values – these also need to resonate with you Scientific excellence - Scientific rigour and innovation are central to the practical outcomes we deliver.Bring grit - We are fast paced, determined, and persevere through challenges.Love it, own it - We are passionate about what we do and own the responsibility for achieving greatness.Do good for the environment - We are driven by purpose and strive to have a positive impact.Trust yourself and each other - We have the courage to face ambiguity and help others do the same. Application process To start your application please submit your CV and a one page cover letter (yep, we do read them) to Emily Doyle ([email protected]). Please include the word "#labcoatsforlife" at the top of your cover letter so that we know you really took the time to read our job ad. We will not be considering applications made through any other way.
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