Technical Officer

13 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Research Field

Biological sciences
Sociology
Ethics in health sciences

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

28 May 2023 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• Full time, fixed term position until May 2024
• Support the University's research capabilities using your skills in PC2 Laboratory management
• Base salary from $91,644 plus 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Technical Officer will work in the world renown multidisciplinary research centre. the Charles Perkins Centre (CPC) to deliver timely and effective technical services within the research groups to achieve enhanced education/research support outcomes. This includes provision of hands-on support for Research primarily and for practical classes as required, maintenance of equipment and safe working environment, provision of technical advice to users (academic staff/teaching staff/researchers), protocol optimisation (where required), sourcing and preparation of consumables, and assist in the writing of safety and procedural documentation.

The Technical Officer will assist in implementing new processes, procedures, systems, and ways of working within the work area to improve customer service delivery, efficiency and resource utilisation as directed. The Technical Officer will provide training to facility users in the safe operation of equipment, facilities, and general procedures. The role also supports the Senior Technical Officer in ensuring that the relevant Work, Health and Safety standards and other compliance requirements of the work area are met and are aligned to the University's WHS policy and relevant legislation.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• support the agreed delivery of technical services in the designated area
• deliver training to facility users in the safe operation of equipment, facilities, and general procedures
• support the implementation of service improvements and service excellence within the responsibility area
• contribute to a positive, professional, customer-focused team culture
• support the effective utilisation of resources within the designated area of responsibility, ensuring that the work area's education/research requirements are effectively met
• champion best practices, workplace health and safety, compliance, and risk management
• seek and act on opportunities to cross-skill, including drawing on the knowledge and expertise of others
• provide project management or project support as required, collaborating with other TSS, PSU or central project managers/teams as required

About you:

• a degree in the relevant discipline or equivalent extensive experience working in PC2 labs working with tissue culture( stem cell, mouse) etc
• fitness ability to do manual lifting as required
• preferably maintain a class C driver's license
• relevant experience in maintaining a PC2 research laboratory.
• relevant experience preparing, maintaining /growing and storing viral, bacterial and parasite cultures
• demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with customers
• working knowledge of laboratory regulations
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• ability to apply and contribute to the development, maintenance, and review of standard technical documentation and operating procedures.

Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Sajad Bahram on [email protected]

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Applications Close

Sunday 28 May 2023 11:59 PM

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Country

Australia

City

Camperdown, Australia

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/339714/technical-officer/?…

Contact

City

Camperdown, Australia

STATUS: EXPIRED