Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled science technician to join the Molecular Diagnostics team at the Biosecurity Sciences Laboratory. In this role, you will apply technical molecular biology skills to deliver high-quality veterinary diagnostic testing and contribute to the laboratory’s preparedness and response capabilities for emergency animal diseases.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #passionandpurpose #DPIcareers

Job details

As a Science Technician in the Molecular Diagnostics section, you will ensure timely, high-quality diagnostic outcomes by performing molecular testing, contributing to assay development and validation, and ensuring ISO 17025 requirements are met.

You will complete reagent preparation, nucleic acid extraction and real-time PCR along with analysis and reporting of results. Your efforts will ensure the section is able to provide high-throughput, accurate veterinary diagnostic testing for the Department.

This includes:
• Applying molecular biology techniques to perform diagnostic procedures ensuring timely and accurate results, including for exotic and zoonotic pathogens.
• Contributing to the development, validation and implementation of new and improved diagnostic methods.
• Complete testing and laboratory tasks under ISO 17025 conditions to meet requirements for NATA accreditation, including completion of equipment checks, temperature monitoring, proficiency testing etc.

Why work for us:
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose.
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow.
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work.
• Follow your path wherever it leads.
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive.
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI.

https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/about/who/people

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.
Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/669014/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• dpi-candidate-information-pack (PDF, 307KB)
  
  
  669014 25 Role Description v1 (Word, 989KB)