- Full time
- Continuing
- Position based at Bundoora Campus
- Salary range $119,264 – $136,382 plus 17% superannuation
About the position
La Trobe has established a number of Research Platforms, including the Bioimaging Platform, to support researchers and enhance their capacity to produce high-quality research. The Bioimaging Platform supports a wide range of research projects by providing researchers with expert advice and access to cutting-edge equipment and technologies in optical and electron microscopy, flow cytometry, histology and image analysis.
A full-time position is now available to support the flow cytometry capability. The key function of this role is to provide expert technical support, service and training in flow cytometry for staff, students and industry partners across the University, in a variety of disciplines, to enable and accelerate their research programs.
The appointee will be primarily responsible for managing the flow cytometry capability, ensuring that instruments are maintained and fully operational, users are trained and competent, and, where required, providing a cell sorting and analysis service and advice on flow cytometry experimental design.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have;
- A postgraduate degree in life sciences, with subsequent relevant technical experience; or extensive relevant technical experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Extensive expertise and experience in operating and maintaining flow cytometry equipment, including troubleshooting issues and performing routine replacement of parts, if required.
- Demonstrated expertise in cell biology, immunology and tissue culture, and a publication record in molecular and life sciences.
- Experience in training a range of users, such as students and staff, in flow cytometry, sample preparation techniques, equipment operation and data analysis.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD - Flow Cytometry Specialist.pdf
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 18th October 2026
Position Enquiries: Christopher Adda, Director, Research Infrastructure
Email: C.Adda@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up-to-date resume; and
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
Our commitment to safety
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
