About us

Linear Clinical Research Ltd is an internationally recognised, not-for-profit. Founded by the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (Perkins), Linear has Western Australia’s only dedicated early phase clinical trials facilities located in Nedlands and Joondalup where we focus on early phase clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas.

Your Role in Our Future
We are looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our team on a full time basis and play an important role in the delivery of clinical trials across our Nedlands and Joondalup sites. You will work closely with laboratory Leads and multidisciplinary clinical trial teams to coordinate laboratory activities, provide technical expertise and ensure laboratory operations effectively support study requirements. As a senior member of the team, you will also train and mentor junior staff, building laboratory capability and supporting the consistent delivery of high-quality clinical trial activities across all Linear sites.

You will spend your time;

- Support the Laboratory Leads with the successful coordination of day-to-day activities and rostering of staff.
- Support the monitoring and management of all biological samples.
- Monitor the allocation and direct the resources within the team to ensure the achievement of deliverables articulated within applicable team plans and identified projects, whilst maintaining a high level of service for business as usual activities.
- Effectively manage change management processes, encouraging innovation, diversity and continuous improvement.
- Support the professional development of staff through coaching, mentoring, training and collaboration opportunities.

A full list of duties can be found in the JD_Senior Laboratory Technician.pdf
Your Experience
To be considered for this role you must have a Tertiary qualification in a science-related field with 3 years' experience working in a clinical trials or pathology laboratory.



Along with this you must also have the following skills & experience;

- Demonstrated experience working within standards, procedures and regulations relating to Good Clinical Practice, and ICH.
- Knowledge and strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve problems, use initiative and prioritise workloads.
- Strong time management skills with ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines.
- Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail.

Our Culture and Benefits
We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We value our people and offer a generous range of benefits to support you to maintain a healthy work/life balance. These include:

- Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550.
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Social events
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

How to Apply
If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to submit your application and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “Your Experience” section above.

Closing Date; 1st December 2026.

Linear encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs. This role will be offered on a full-time basis offering 37.5 hours per week at a salary of up to $79,423 +Super and will work across both our Joondalup and Nedlands locations.

Pay: Up to $79,423.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Laboratory Technician (Nedlands)
🏢 Linear Clinical Research
📍 Nedlands