Be Part of the Launch: Nucleus Network Sydney

Are you ready to be part of something truly exciting from day one?

Nucleus Network is expanding, and we are inviting Expressions of Interest from Laboratory Technicians to help shape and launch our brand‑new, purpose‑built clinical trials site at the North Shore Health Hub in St Leonards, Sydney.

This is a rare greenfield opportunity to join a site from its earliest days - contributing to how it operates, grows, and evolves.

Opportunities will be available across full‑time, part‑time (varying FTE arrangements), and casual employment, and we welcome expressions of interest aligned to what works best for you.
Please clearly outline your preferred employment type in your cover letter.

Who We Are: Nucleus Network

Nucleus Network is a leading global Phase 1 clinical trials specialist, with facilities across Australia, the USA, and the UK. Since 2004, we have conducted more than 1,500 clinical trials for leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical organisations worldwide - all with one purpose: advancing medicine and improving lives.

Our people‑first culture is built on care, collaboration, and innovation, and we are deeply committed to supporting our teams to learn, grow, and thrive as we continue to expand globally.

About Nucleus Network Sydney

Our new Sydney site will be a state‑of‑the‑art facility, designed to support world‑class early‑phase trials and exceptional employee experience.

Located within the North Shore Health Hub, the site offers:

• Modern, purpose‑built clinical facilities

• Access to an onsite gym (membership costs apply)

• A prime location approximately 600 metres from public transport, making commuting simple and accessible

This site represents a significant investment in the future of clinical research in Australia - and an opportunity to help build something meaningful from the ground up.

About the role

As a Laboratory Technician, you will assist with the processing of samples from the first screening of future participants through to the inpatient stays and following outpatient visits.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to training, mentoring and onboarding of junior staff

• Ensure compliance with SOPs, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements

• Support quality management processes, including deviations, investigations and CAPAs

• Manage end-to-end sample handling, including specimen reception, registration, preparation, processing, testing, and shipment

• Maintain accurate data collection and documentation to support compliant and timely clinical trial outcomes

Requirements

• Tertiary qualified in a health or science-related degree

• Experience working in a laboratory (desired)

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Able to work independently and effectively as part of a team

• Good understanding of clinical research

• Adaptable, shows initiative and has a strong attention to detail

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude

• Flexible hours, Monday to Friday and one weekend shift

• 4 shifts per week depending on your availability

• This is a unique opportunity to be part of a greenfield site, where cross-skilling across functions is an integral requirement as the site establishes and ramps up.

What's In It for You:

(Subject to eligibility and availability)

• Meaningful Impact Contribute directly to advancing medicine and improving lives through early‑phase clinical research.

• Greenfield Experience Be part of launching a brand‑new site, with opportunities to cross‑skill, influence processes, and grow as the site expands.

• Flexible Employment Options Full‑time, part‑time (varying FTE), and casual opportunities available to suit different career stages and lifestyles.

• Competitive Remuneration Salary packages aligned to role scope and experience.

• Career Growth & Development Comprehensive training, structured onboarding, development pathways, and internal progression opportunities within a global organisation.

• World‑Class Facilities A brand‑new clinical research site within the North Shore Health Hub.

• Health & Wellbeing Focus

  • Access to an onsite gym (membership fees apply)

  • Subsidised Fitness Passport, providing access to thousands of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across Australia

  • Employee wellbeing and recognition initiatives

• Inclusive & Supportive Culture Work within a collaborative, inclusive environment driven by care, trust, and innovation.

• Global Exposure Collaborate with leading biotech and pharmaceutical partners across Australia, the USA, the UK, and beyond.

• Everyday Benefits

  • Free period products across all sites, supporting global period equity

  • Weekly Fruit Box Deliveries 

  • Novated leasing options for eligible employees

  • Discounts through the Blackstone Portfolio, including hotels and select services

  • Access to discounted private health insurance through recognised providers

Application Requirements

• A resume and cover letter are required

• Please clearly state your preferred employment type (full‑time, part‑time, or casual) in your cover letter

• All offers of employment are conditional upon:

  • Right to work verification

  • Vaccination compliance, including Hepatitis B, Varicella, MMR, COVID‑19, and Pertussis, with serological testing for all roles that are participant and sample facing

For further information about Nucleus Network, please go to www.nucleusnetwork.com.au