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At Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research (”Ingham Institute"), we are committed to inspiring better health and transforming the treatment and care of people living with the most prevalent medical conditions and diseases. Our purpose is to make and apply discoveries that translate to radical improvement in health and health care for all.
Our values act as a guide for our engagement with our colleagues, partners, stakeholders, and the communities we support.
Our values
- Imagination – we boldly challenge each other to think differently.
- Inclusion – we believe in and direct our efforts towards equity for all.
- Impact – we maximise our success by being relevant, focused, and responsive.
- Integrity – we operate with honesty and transparency in everything we do.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Laboratory Manager to lead the operational support of our laboratory-based medical research activities. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and compliant use of medical research facilities and equipment, while also providing expert guidance, training, and support to researchers and laboratory users.
The Laboratory Manager will play a key role in maintaining high standards of research integrity by ensuring that all laboratory operations align with relevant regulatory requirements, best practice laboratory standards, and work health and safety (WHS) protocols.
- Demonstrated experience in managing PC2 Laboratory operations and infrastructure (including scientific equipment).
- Comprehensive knowledge of OGTR (Office of the Gene Technology Regulator) and PC2 Physical Containment standards / Biosafety regulations.
- Strong understanding of the NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council) codes and guidelines relating to laboratory operations.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in biology, life or medical science and relevant demonstrated experience in a similar role, or other equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the diverse aspects of managing the operations of a research laboratory, including provision of expert technical and logistical advice on research facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and instruments.
- Proven technical expertise in specialist areas aligned with laboratory operations and research activities, with proven ability to investigate, analyse and resolve complex technical, operational, and logistical issues.
- Demonstrated ability to provide instruction and training to others, including in the safe use of general laboratory equipment and instruments, including safe laboratory techniques, risk assessments, safety procedures and equipment.
- Strong understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation, codes of practices and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement operational plans, procedures and establish priorities, using initiative to achieve organisational goals/objectives.
- Personal alignment with Ingham Institute values.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to tailor communication to suit the relevant audience.
- Solid solutions focused, problem-solving skills.
- Proven team player, who takes own initiative in supporting and achieving team goals/objectives.
- Experience working in a not-for-profit organisation.
What we offer
At the Ingham Institute, we are proud to offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters professional development and work-life balance. Some of the key benefits include:
- A competitive salary plus access to great salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,900 of general living expenses including rent, mortgage and credit card payments each year).
- A Meal Entertainment card (salary package up to $2,650 of dining out, hotel accommodation, venue hire and catering expenses each year).
- State-of-the-art research facilities and resources.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
- A collaborative team culture.
- Office located close to major shopping centres and transport hubs.
To be considered for this opportunity, all applications must be submitted via SEEK (closing date 11:59pm Thursday 2nd October 2025) and are required to include:
- a cover letter (of no more than two pages) detailing how your experience and qualifications align with the essential requirements of the role.
- To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights, and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check. The assessment seeks information only relevant to performing the inherent requirements of the job, it remains strictly confidential, and applicants will be informed of the result.
- As a public health charity endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient, salary packaging opportunities are available to Institute employees.
Please note that only short-listed applicants who have included the correct application documents will be contacted.
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