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SeaSim Symbiont Technician
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 100,818-114,730 / year
Posted on Jun 4, 2026
About this exciting opportunity
As the SeaSim Symbiont Technician you will play a key role in supporting the AIMS Symbiont Culture Facility (SCF) by growing, maintaining, and developing cultures of coral-associated microalgae (Symbiodiniaceae) for use in AIMS research.
This role will contribute to safe laboratory operations, effective service delivery to both internal and external users, and the training and support of staff, students and visiting researchers, coupled with applying specialised technical skills and sound judgement to undertake complex laboratory procedures, support continuous improvement of method and systems, and help ensure the reliable operation of the facility.
About you
You will hold a master’s degree in Ecology, Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Aquatic Biology, Microbiology, or a related field coupled with considerable demonstrated experience in microalgal culture techniques and/or other unicellular organisms (including aseptic methods, media preparation, and microalgae isolation), or equivalent relevant professional research experience.
Our ideal applicant will bring knowledge and skills in laboratory management, marine biology, molecular biology, algal physiology, algal biology, algal taxonomy, photobiology, biochemistry, flow cytometry, spectrophotometry, DNA extractions and PCR along with demonstrated experience in genetic analyses and/or statistical analysis of experimental data.
Apply now and join a world leading organisation with attractive working conditions. In line with our Enterprise Agreement, the successful candidate will be rewarded with:
- AIMS AOF Level 4 salary ($100,818 to $114,730 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, 2 year Fixed Term opportunity
- Located in Townsville (Qld)
- 9-day fortnight, enjoy a long weekend each fortnight
- Flexible Work Arrangements considered including hybrid working (where suitable)
- Generous and supportive leave entitlements
- Access to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site (in Townsville only)
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to Fitness Passport program, offering discounted membership to selected gyms
- Employee Assistance Program
Discover more about Working at AIMS | AIMS.
Please note:
Non-Australian Citizens must hold an appropriate Visa with working entitlements that allows paid employment with AIMS from commencement and for the full term of the appointment, depending on the relevant Department of Home Affairs current policies.
Next step:
Further information about this exciting and challenging opportunity is outlined in the Candidate Information Pack which is available to download below. If, after reviewing the position description, which is included in the Candidate Information Pack, you believe that your qualifications, experience and professional capabilities will enable you to successfully the deliver the position responsibilities, we would be very interested in hearing from you.
Further information on the application process and tips is available in our website Recruitment process | AIMS.
Submitting your application:
Please ensure that you have your completed documents (resume and one-page cover letter) ready to attach to your online application form via our e-recruitment system which can be accessed via the "apply now" button below.
Position enquiries can be directed to Florita Flores, SeaSim Research Aquarist at F.Flores@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: THURSDAY, 18 JUNE 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 21675 Candidate Information Pack.pdf