Controlled Environment Biorepository Coordinator

Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time

• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $86,737 - $92,481 p.a.

• Location: Health and Medical Research Building / Kaurna Country  

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College of Medicine and Public Health         

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.
 

About Health and Medical Research Building

At the beginning of 2022, construction commenced on the $255 million Flinders Health and Medical Research Building (FHMRB). Due to open in the first quarter of 2024, the FHMRB will enable researchers, practitioners and industry partners to work together more closely than ever before, creating a hub of collaboration within southern Adelaide’s own biomedical research precinct. Located adjacent to Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders Private Hospital, it will be the focal point of research informed by genuine patient need, positioned to make an immediate improvement to people’s health and wellbeing. 

About the Role

Under general to broad direction, the Controlled Environment Biorepository Coordinator will develop, promote, implement, maintain and ongoing use and training of the inventory management system – OpenSpecimen within the College of Medicine and Public Health.

This position will work closely with researchers, Information Digital Services (IDS), Technical Services staff and external stakeholders to coordinate the usage of controlled environment infrastructure including -80 ultra colds and cryo-dewars and the cataloguing of biological and non-biological collections in a single database.

The Controlled Environment Biorepository Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that all the processes in relation to the data system are developed, configured, and maintained to support the Colleges research operations in line with University and Legislative requirements.

They will determine their own priorities and work plans consistent with objectives of the position and undertake the annual Risk and Insurance Controlled Environment Audit.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience; or, extensive experience and/or specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical fields; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training.

• Proven experience and knowledge of a working biological laboratory and in managing an inventory management database.

• Proficiency with working with IT hardware and database, and ability to conduct data extractions, analysis, and reporting.

• Well-developed written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in building relationships and networks with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory and University safety and physical containment 2 (PC2) including Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) and quarantine compliance via the Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).

• Being available, if required after-hours in case of essential controlled environment equipment breakdown.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Angela Binns

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

21 Jan 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.