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- Salary: From $102,136 (HEW Level 6) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
- Appointment type: Full-time (35 hours), fixed term position for 2 years
- Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Are you a histology specialist who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and research impact? Macquarie University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) is seeking a Histology Support Specialist to lead the day-to-day operations of our PC2 laboratory histology facilities. This is a rare opportunity to apply your expertise in a state-of-the-art setting while directly enabling breakthrough research across neuroscience, cancer medicine, vascular science and more.

About the Role

Reporting to the Research Operations Manager, you will be central to the smooth running of the faculty's histology capability across one of Macquarie University's largest PC2 research facilities. Your responsibilities will span:

Operational & Technical Support

Train and mentor students, researchers and staff in histological techniques and best laboratory practices.

Provide expert operational support for histology techniques underpinning advanced microscopy workflows, including:

- Tissue processing, embedding (paraffin and frozen ) and sectioning (microtome, cryostat, vibratome).
- Routine and specialised staining protocols (e.g., H&E;, Nissl, silver stains).
- Design, optimisation, troubleshooting and validation of immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF) assays, including multiplex staining approaches.
- Application of in situ hybridisation techniques (e.g., RNAscope or equivalent).
- Develop, implement and maintain clear, up-to-date standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.

Laboratory Maintenance & Readiness

Maintain histology laboratory spaces in a clean, organised and fully operational state.

Ensure consistent availability of consumables and reagents through effective stock management.





Maintain comprehensive equipment records and coordinate servicing, calibration and repairs.

Liaise with vendors, facilities personnel and external contractors to ensure equipment performance and laboratory functionality.

Respond to technical queries, provide guidance on equipment use and setup, and elevate complex issues where required.

Safety & Compliance

Promote and uphold adherence to PC2 biosafety, chemical handling and waste disposal protocols.

Ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory and legislative requirements.

Contribute to laboratory audits, risk assessments and inspections, maintaining accurate compliance documentation.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Partner with researchers, clinicians and core facility teams to enable high-quality, reproducible data generation.

Provide specialist advice on experimental design, protocol selection and methods, and contribute where appropriate to manuscripts, reports and grant applications.

Identify and implement improvements to laboratory workflows, methodologies and equipment utilisation, and evaluate and introduce new technologies and techniques to enhance research capability and efficiency.

About Us

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) leads dynamic research initiatives across biomedical, translational and health services domains. Key areas of expertise include neurosciences - particularly motor neuron disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's, neurological rehabilitation and the clinical neuroscience of pain - as well as dementia, cancer medicine, vascular science and other emerging fields.

FMHHS operates Macquarie University's largest PC2 research facility, comprising two laboratories with a combined footprint exceeding 3,600 square metres. These cutting-edge laboratories are equipped with a comprehensive suite of specialised technologies, including advanced microscopy and imaging systems, histology platforms, flow cytometry and cell sorting instruments, next-generation sequencing capabilities, dedicated cell culture and bloo

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