About Biosecurity Queensland
Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a leadership role in the biosecurity system in collaboration with its stakeholders. BQ leads the Queensland Government's efforts to protect our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health, industries and economy from plant and animal pest and disease threats. Through supporting the collective efforts of our stakeholders and all Queenslanders, BQ will continue to protect our state and Australia from emerging plant and animal pests and diseases and effectively manage existing ones.
Animal Biosecurity and Welfare (ABW) Support
ABW support BQ's efforts to prevent, prepare, respond to, and recover from diseases threatening livestock industries and maintaining access to markets. Our people work together to help mitigate biosecurity risks, uphold standards for animal welfare and animal management and lead the overall DPI response to biosecurity emergency incidents to achieve outcomes consistent with the Department's strategic direction for leadership in animal welfare, exhibited animal, animal management and animal ethics policy and service delivery.
As a Science Support Officer, You Will
* Process and manage laboratory specimens, including receiving, labelling and preparing samples for testing.
* Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables and work areas to support safe and efficient operations.
* Complete routine records and follow established procedures to meet quality and accreditation requirements.
Qualifications
There are no mandatory qualifications for this role within the Biosecurity Sciences Laboratory. Candidates with prior laboratory experience or transferable technical skills will be well regarded. This role would suit someone who can follow procedures, work carefully with samples and equipment, and contribute to a safe and organised laboratory environment. A willingness to learn, strong attention to detail, good time management and practical problem‐solving skills will support success in the role.
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