Technical Officer in Anatomy

Job no: 0063392
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: School of Biomedical Sciences 
Salary: UOM 5 – $83,159 – $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super

• Play a pivotal role in assisting with the preparation of cadaveric material
• Join a diverse team both working with, and developing, new and cutting edge technologies
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
The Technical Officer will work within the Melbourne Academy of Surgical Anatomy (MASA) in the School of Biomedical Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. This position is pivotal in assisting with the preparation of cadaveric material, as well as contributing to the procurement of medical imaging, within the MASA research program. Responsibilities include the preparation and upkeep of anatomical specimens, collaborating closely with senior team members to aid in the preparation of material and the  recording of  precise medical imaging data. This position will utilise a diverse array of technologies and resources to support the research endeavours. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Assisting with the receipt and associated cataloguing and maintenance of documention of cadavers and cadaveric specimens within the program 
• Prepare (embalm, stain) cadaveric material using standard protocols and procedures, ensuring the safe handling of embalming and staining solutions, associated chemicals, and equipment 
• Supporting the analysis of medical imaging data and developing accurate segmentations, ensuring representative models of understood human anatomy 
• Maintaining clear communication with imaging collaborators and the MASA team to ensure an efficient schedule and throughput of scanning material. 

Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a Technical Officer who is comfortable working with human body donor material and is capable of preparing material  for high detail image scanning. You will have meticulous attention to detail, ensuring samples are catalogued and stored appropriately in accordance with established processes and policies. You should have to be able to work to tight deadlines, ensuring quality outcomes are still maintained. Experience in medical imaging analysis and segmentation techniques, with a strong emphasis on understanding human anatomy, is essential. Familiarity with mortuary procedures, embalming methods, and human specimen preservation techniques is highly desirable. Additionally, you should be knowledgeable about the Human Tissue Act 1982 and ideally have some familiarity with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C. Experience with laboratory information systems and working in a lab environment would be a significant advantage. 

At all times, appropriate respect must be shown by the incumbent towards cadavers and cadaveric specimens. The incumbent must demonstrate a sensitive approach to the use of human cadavers and cadaveric specimens for teaching and anatomical examination purposes.  

You will also have:

• A tertiary qualification with a major area of study in human anatomy or medical imaging
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise and show initiative
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – School of Biomedical Sciences
www.biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au
As part of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences since 2015, the School comprises three Departments, Departments of Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, and Microbiology and Immunology . It has 85 research groups across the three departments, awarding-winning teachers and more than 2500 equivalent full-time student enrolments each year. 

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description