Scientific Officer

• Opportunity to launch your technical career at Macquarie
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed term until January 2025 (replacing staff on secondment)

THE ROLE

The Faculty of Science and Engineering is currently seeking a suitably qualified Scientific Officer to provide technical and operational support across the laboratory teaching and research of the School of Natural Sciences.

Reporting to the Technical Team Lead, you will be actively engaged in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of teaching and research laboratories through the provision of high-quality technical support. You will procure and prepare teaching material, setup undergraduate practical classes, and provide technical support to undergraduate classes and to research laboratories. You will have the opportunity to utilise your working knowledge of scientific equipment as well as health and safety by assisting with technical queries, demonstrating safe techniques, delivering laboratory inductions, and training users on equipment. You will be a skilled communicator and will be able to work independently and adapt to be part of a high performing team.

About You

You will have completed a degree in chemistry or in a closely related discipline. You have a sound knowledge and understanding of organic and analytical chemistry and related instrumentation. You have good problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical issues. You are able to work with minimal supervision and support undergraduate teaching, academic staff and HDR students. You have a passion for workplace health and safety. You are an excellent communicator with a proactive nature and are flexible and resilient in your approach. You manage time and resources effectively to successfully plan, prioritise, action, and follow up issues as they arise. You are a ‘hands-on’ person with a proactive attitude.

About Us 

The Faculty of Science and Engineering offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across a diverse range of disciplines and is home to several world-class research centres and facilities. It is comprised of two research departments and four schools, each with a different scale and/or discipline-specific approach to administration, technical and infrastructure support for research and teaching.

The Technical Operations team provide specialised technical support services to teaching and research activities of the Faculty. The team covers a broad range of capabilities and expertise across laboratory, specialist facilities and field-based activities that are essential for the smooth functioning of teaching and research within the Faculty.

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To Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must respond to the selection criteria below, and attach this as a separate document in the application process along with their curriculum vitae.

Essential:

• A degree in Chemistry, or closely related discipline or combination of experience, education, and training.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in microbiology and molecular biology techniques (e.g. bacteria streaking, protein production and aseptic techniques).

• Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.

• Demonstrated experience delivering technical support in a teaching and/or research laboratory environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying safe work practices to the operations of laboratory environments.

• Demonstrated experience contributing to the development and implementation of protocols, procedures, and/or technical guidelines in laboratory environments.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Salary: Level 5 from $80,753 to $91,815 per annum, plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Pro-rata rates apply for part-time appointment.

Appointment Type: Part-time (0.6 FTE, 21 hours per week), fixed term until January 2025 (replacing staff on secondment).

Enquiries:  Biyun Sun, Technical Team Lead on 9850 8149 or [email protected] or Nicole Cordina, Senior School Technical Manager on 9850 6916 or [email protected]

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Applications Close:

30/01/2024 11:59 PM

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Flexible Work
 

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