Casual Technical Officer - Molecular Biology/Biology

Curtin’s Faculty of Science and Engineering is a place where students and staff alike can apply their studies and research to real-world industry challenges. We are involved in a variety of high-impact research initiatives, across several schools in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

As a Technical Officer, you will play a crucial role in providing technical support, ensuring the safety of work practices, and facilitating a positive learning environment.

• Provide technical support for undergraduate laboratory classes, collaborating with academic and technical staff on experiment design and development.
• Instruct students and researchers in scientific techniques, ensuring a high standard of technical support.
• Enforce and promote Health and Safety practices, actively participating in the development and documentation of safety procedures.
• Install, test, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment, actively monitoring their functionality.
• Assist in stock-takes and maintain appropriate levels of materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with technical staff for process improvement opportunities.

If you are a dedicated and skilled Technical Officer looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.

To learn more about the role, please contact the hiring manager 

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About us
We offer agile and flexible working environment promoting work-life balance, a competitive remuneration package with superannuation and extensive learning and development opportunities.
For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au.
Join us!

Please provide your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

• Degree qualification in Molecular Biology/Biology or relevant discipline; or advanced certificate with extensive relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in biological laboratory techniques including dissections.
• Effective communication skills with staff and students.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to Occupational Safety and Health practices and regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
• Commitment to professional development and upskilling programs.
• Exposure to a PC2 working environment is desirable.
• Experience in a teaching laboratory in tertiary education environment (Highly desirable)
• Demonstrate Animal Physiology knowledge, able to handle and dissect rats and toads if required.

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 4PM Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), Sunday 10th March 2024.

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1) and quote the Job Reference.