Biosafety Technical Coordinator

About Us
 
Curtin University is ranked in the top 1% universities worldwide (ARWU 2021) and is WA’s most preferred university, with highly engaged industry-facing partners. A major global player, with well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Dubai.

Your new role
As a Technical Coordinator, you will manage the faculty’s biological safety responsibilities and play an advisory role within the faculty.
You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with gene technology, microbiological and biosecurity legislation and facilitate audits with external regulators, liaising as necessary with all relevant stakeholders.
There will be substantial engagement with the School of Molecular Life Sciences and the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Your clients will include Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM), Trace and Environmental DNA (TrEnD, eDNA Frontiers and the Western Australian Organic and Isotope Chemistry Group (WAOIGC)
You will fulfil the responsibilities under the Biosecurity Act to biannually inspect all the approved facilities which contain biosecurity materials and audit training records and the inventories of biosecurity materials.
Candidates with a degree qualification in agriculture, biology, environmental science or related field and considerable relevant experience in biosafety compliance; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training are encouraged to apply.
Candidates should also have detailed knowledge and/or experience in the biosafety requirements of scientific facilities and a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Australian Gene Technology, Biosecurity Act and Regulations and the Australian Standards AS2243 ‘Safety in Laboratories’.

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Why choose Curtin?
Curtin University offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements, generous superannuation, and salary-packaging. Our vibrant campus also includes an art gallery, gym, childcare, medical centre, and endless food options.
For more information on our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au
Next steps
To apply, please complete the online application form via the link below, noting we cannot accept resumes sent to the below email address.
Please provide a cover letter and resume that includes sufficient information and examples relating to the relevant selection criteria (outlined above) to allow us to assess your suitability for the role.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kristy Noakes, Technical Operations Manager at [email protected]
Applications close: 20 July 2022 10pm AWST
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a current National Police Records check, undergo character, integrity, and reference checks, and provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination and booster (if eligible).
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team at [email protected]