Technical Officer

• Full time, continuing position
• Support the University’s teaching activities providing technical support for practical classes at the Charles Perkins Centre
• Base salary from $95,860 plus 17% superannuation  

    

About the opportunity

The Technical Officer (teaching laboratories) delivers timely and effective technical services within the designated area of responsibility to achieve enhanced education/research support outcomes. This includes provision of hands-on support for practical classes, demonstrations, or research as required, maintenance of equipment and safe working environment, provision of technical advice to users (academic staff/teaching staff/researchers), protocol optimisation (where required), sourcing and preparation of consumables, and assist in the writing of safety and procedural documentation. 

The Technical Officer will assist in implementing new processes, procedures, systems, and ways of working within the work area to improve customer service delivery, efficiency and resource utilisation as directed. The Technical Officer will provide training to facility users in the safe operation of equipment, facilities, and general procedures. The role also supports the Senior Technical Officer in ensuring that the relevant Work, Health and Safety standards and other compliance requirements of the work area are met and are aligned to the University’s WHS policy and relevant legislation.

The Technical Officer will provide guidance to junior staff in the work area (e.g. Technical Assistants) to deliver work outputs. 

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• support the agreed delivery of technical services in the designated area
• support the implementation of service improvements and service excellence within the responsibility area
• contribute to a positive, professional, customer-focused team culture
• support the effective utilisation of resources within the designated area of responsibility, ensuring that the work area’s education/research requirements are effectively met
• champion best practices, workplace health and safety, compliance, and risk management 
• seek and act on opportunities to cross-skill, including drawing on the knowledge and expertise of others
• provide project management or project support as required, collaborating with other TSS, PSU or central project managers/teams as required

About you:

• a degree and relevant experience in at least one of the following: immunology, virology, bacteriology and molecular science
• demonstrated experience preparing, maintaining/culturing and storing biological samples (i.e. cells/tissues or bacteria) as well as experience in common laboratory techniques including ELISA; DNA and RNA purification; running DNA, RNA and protein gels and PCR/real time PCR.
• Relevant experience in providing first level support, training, and maintenance on common biological laboratory equipment (e.g. plate readers, incubators, and flow cytometer/cell sorters), which includes performing routine maintenance and engaging external parties to repair equipment.
• demonstrated experience preparing, streamlining, set up/pack down of higher educational (teaching) laboratory classes as well as experience with safety and compliance training in this workspace
• experience in the care, euthanasia and dissection of rodents, amphibians, and insects as well as appropriate decontamination and infection control procedures; along with an understanding of animal ethics
• sound working knowledge and experience in implementing of safety regulations (OGTR/PC2) and operating procedures within the laboratory environment, including relevant experience in the safe handling/storage/disposal of biological waste and hazardous substances
• ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• an ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters
• ability to apply and contribute to the development, maintenance, and review of standard technical documentation and operating procedures.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. 

 Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. 

EEO statement  

 At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.  

How to apply 

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.   

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Sajad Bahram on [email protected]

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Tuesday 21 May 2024 11:59 PM