* 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
* 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
* 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
* Salary packaging options.
* 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
* 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
* Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Casual Laboratory Assistant
Job no: 523157
Work type: Casual
Location: Crawley
Categories: Research support, Technical/Laboratory support
* Work Pattern: Casual, approximately 1 to 2 days per week (flexible)
* Hourly Rate: $34.25– $37.93 + 25% Casual loading, plus superannuation.
About the area
The Oceans Institute at the University of Western Australia integrates multidisciplinary research and expertise to address global challenges in ocean health, sustainable resources, and marine conservation. Through collaboration with international partners and industry leaders, the institute drives innovative solutions to protect and manage our marine environments for future generations.
About the opportunity
Culture Management & Troubleshooting
* Maintain existing stock cultures of marine (e.g., Symbiodiniaceae) algae.
* Isolate and establish new cultures from environmental samples.
* Troubleshoot "difficult" cultures that exhibit slow growth or contamination.
* Prepare complex synthetic and enriched seawater media (e.g., IMK, f/2,) with needed pH and salinity adjustments.
* Operate autoclaves and filtration systems to ensure absolute sterility.
* Manage biosecurity, chemical inventory and MSDS documentation.
Scaling & Biomass Production
* Transition cultures from small-scale flasks to large-scale.
* Monitor growth kinetics using cell counting (hemocytometry) or fluorometry.
About you
* Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in aseptic technique and working within a laminar flow hood.
* Algal Expertise: Knowledge of algal growth requirements (nutrients, light spectra, photoperiods).
* Problem-Solving: Ability to identify early signs of culture stress and implement corrective actions.
* Attention to Detail: Rigorous record-keeping skills for tracking culture lineage and media batches.
* Educational Background: Currently pursuing or completed a degree in Marine Science, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
Note
Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.
Advertised: 13 Apr 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 13 May 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
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