"Conservation Ecology and Genomics Laboratory Manager"

Job no: 503396

Work type: Professional

Location: Bruce

Categories: Research support

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• Be part of a vibrant research community making a real impact in conservation science
• UC Level 7, Salary Range $100,838 pa - $111,865 pa + 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About us:

UC has curiosity, ambition and inclusiveness at its core. We challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. Our place-based commitment ensures that we visibly serve Canberra’s community and the surrounding region with impact on the nation. The University of Canberra is ranked in the top five universities globally for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings, 2023).

About the role:

Join our Faculty of Science and Technology as the Conservation Ecology & Genomics Laboratory Manager and play a pivotal role in advancing wildlife genetics research. Reporting to the Capability Lead in Ecology & Genomics, this position is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of our state-of-the-art conservation laboratory. The laboratory manager will ensure users are working in a safe environment, ensuring workplace health and safety standards are maintained and that Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to under ISO/IEC 17025 and PC2 standards. The Laboratory manager will also oversee maintenance and calibration of equipment, and support researchers in their laboratory needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain documentation to meet WH&S, OGTR (PC2), and biosafety standards.
• Provide high-level technical advice to researchers and students
• Conduct safety inspections and manage chemical storage databases.
• Oversee all equipment and asset management
• Manage equipment maintenance & procurement.
• Conduct and record laboratory inductions and training.
• Train staff and students in equipment use.
• Work collaboratively with various stakeholders
• Follow university procedures and laboratory SOPs

About you:

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with:

• Demonstrated experience in laboratory management, preferably in ecology or genomics.
• Strong understanding of WH&S, biosafety, and OGTR compliance.
• Understanding of molecular workflows and associated equipment to undertake qPCR analyses, HTS sequencing, Genome assembly
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to train and support diverse stakeholders in a research environment.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as flexibility, family-friendly policies, site medical services, childcare facilities and more fantastic facilities and perks which can be explored via our “Work at UC” site. Guided by our “Reconnected” strategy, we’re committed to innovation, equity, and accessibility — creating opportunities for meaningful change through education and research, both locally and globally. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility: 

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

How to apply:

Please apply with you Resume only, no other documentation is required at this stage. Please ensure you take the time to align your Resume with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

For job specific information: Please contact Alejandro Trujillo Gonzalez - Capability Lead in Ecology & Genomics - Alejandro.Trujillogonzalez@canberra.edu.au

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 9 November 2025

Advertised: 24 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time