Laboratory Manager (Research)

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Work type:part time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Laboratory Technician

• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
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• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The School of Psychology at UNSW is the leading Psychology school in Australia. It is located in the Faculty of Science and is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in research and teaching.  It offers world class undergraduate psychology degrees, as well as postgraduate professional Masters training in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, an online Graduate Diploma program, and a PhD research program with over 120 students. 40 academic staff conduct experimental research in many areas of Psychology, including behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, perception, learning, memory and cognition, as well as health, social, developmental, clinical and forensic psychology. UNSW Psychology is the only School in the southern hemisphere ranked in the top 30 by discipline in the THES, QS and ARWU rankings. The School has well equipped research and teaching facilities and attracts outstanding staff and students from Australia and overseas. UNSW is located 5 km from the centre of Sydney and is close to other research centres, teaching hospitals, transport, shopping, and beaches

For further information about the school please visit www.psychology.unsw.edu.au

The Laboratory Manager (Research) is responsible for technical services, project management, and resource utilization to enhance research outcomes in the designated area of responsibility of the School of Psychology. The position will provide professional services and strategic advice, have substantial influence over program priorities, budgets, and policy development, and apply a thorough knowledge of University-wide policies or external environment guidelines.

They will coordinate the purchase of equipment and supplies, establish and refine research processes and systems, ensure compliance with legislation and ethical requirements, and promote best practice in health and safety and compliance risk management.

About the role

• $112k - $126k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed term – 12 months
• Part - time (7 hours)

The role reports to the Head of the School of Psychology and has no direct reports.

Specific responsibilities for this role include: 

• Develop and implement guidelines, processes and procedures that align and support the research activities of the School of Psychology.
• Consult, liaise and develop strong relationships with stakeholders to achieve research outcomes.
• Provide timely and effective technical services to enhance research outcomes within the designated area of responsibility as required; these would include but are not limited to: day-to-day operation and training of confocal, fluorescence, and brightfield microscopy, histological procedures (in situ hybridisation, immunohistochemistry, use of cryostats), and manual and robotic stereotaxic instruments.
• Lead the research support team with supervision of other research staff and students as required.
• Plan and manage the effective utilization of resources in alignment with overall strategy and objectives.
• Support researchers with protocols and training to meet ethical requirements and enable research publication and grant outcomes.
• Design, implement, and manage research databases and information systems and proactively analyse and report on research performance and other relevant metrics to recommend initiatives to improve research performance.
• Promote best practice workplace health and safety and compliance and risk management.
• Oversee and provide project management or project support, collaborate with researchers and other technical staff.
• Establish and refine processes, procedures, and systems for behavioural neuroscience research techniques to enhance research capacity and efficiency across laboratories.
• Represent research group at other UNSW work areas, advisory groups, meetings and other activities and lead/manage other Centre-wide research activities as required.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health & safety of yourself or others.

About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree in Psychology with relevant graduate experience in the theories and principles relating to Behavioural Neuroscience.
• Extensive experience in managing a PC1 and PC2 laboratory spaces, including all aspects of health and safety responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience working in a multiuser facility.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and procurement.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications used in related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced. Proven ability to influence senior management and stakeholders as appropriate to ensure successful outcomes.
• A strong track record in creating research protocols and resolving problems related to design, implementation, and analysis within new systems.
• Sound influencing and consultation skills and proven ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands. An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact:
Simon Killcross
E:[email protected]
Applications close: June 19th , 2023

Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.

UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).

Advertised:05 Jun 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:19 Jun 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time