Senior Technical Officer: Microscopy Australia (HEO 6)

• Based in the Future Industries Institute at Mawson Lakes campus
• Full-time, 18-month fixed term contract
• Commencement Salary: $82,077 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

Reporting to the Research Professor (UniSA Director of Microscopy Australia), you will provide highly specialised technical expertise in microscopy and microanalysis under the UniSA node of Microscopy Australia (MA) for the biological and life sciences research community. This key role will service a large user-base of researchers, and will involve training of new users, as well as management of Physical Containment (PC2) laboratory spaces in addition to providing technical support in the preparation and imaging of biological specimens.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

About UniSA STEM & Future Industries Institute (FII)

UniSA STEM links engineering, mathematics, science, defence and cybersecurity, environmental science, aviation, information technology, construction and project management, harnessing the connections across disciplines to bring big ideas to fruition. Our researchers are solution focused and collaborative to deliver technical expertise and advice to industry, government and community groups to make commercially viable and sustainable impact

UniSA STEM also incorporates leading edge research organisations; the Future Industries Institute , the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments and the Centre for Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Future Industries Institute brings together world-class strength in high-tech manufacturing, nanomedicine, minerals and resource engineering plus environmental science, with the end goal of building economic growth through innovative partnerships and translational research. The Institute builds on the significant capability, infrastructure and reputation of the University’s existing research strengths and substantial research infrastructure and supports state and national research priorities.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialised technical expertise in microscopy and microanalysis
• Management of laboratory spaces and associated administrative tasks
• Ensure laboratories funded by Microscopy Australia meet all regulatory requirements
• Training of students and researchers new to the laboratory in the preparation of samples, instrument operations and interpretation of data
• Collaborate with and advise researchers who have limited knowledge of microscopy and microanalysis, and provide advice on sample preparation and experimental design

• Bachelor qualifications in biological or life sciences or a relevant discipline
• Extensive experience preparing biological specimens for optical, fluorescence and/or confocal microscopy
• Experience in histopathology staining, analysis, assessment, and working with image analysis software
• Demonstrated experience in managing a Physical Containment (PC2) laboratory environment
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a complex environment with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee assistance and development programs
• A variety of leave arrangements

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Sara Heidrich, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected]  using job reference number 3648.

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 31 January 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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