Senior Research Officer – Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Research Infrastructure, Clinical/Medical Research

• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
• Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
• 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 Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics is a national infrastructure facility and a leader in the application and development of genomics in Australia. It is the largest genomics facility at any Australian University and is comprehensively equipped with the latest next-generation sequencing technology, with expression analysis platforms and with high throughput microarray systems. The Centre’s purpose is to deliver high quality genomic data to its clients and position UNSW as a leader in the field of genomics.

The Centre currently analyses over 55,000 samples per annum using next generation sequencing (NGS) technology and 22,000 samples by Sanger sequencing. It utilises numerous library preparation procedures and operates several sequencing platforms.

The Senior Research Officer is responsible for managing the Centre’s accredited Illumina client-prepared library (CPL) NGS service, including providing project planning and technical advice to clients. The successful applicant is required to build strong client relationships and to develop and improve the accredited CPL workflows. The staff member is also responsible for maintaining the Centre’s quality system, providing support to the Quality Manager and ensuring that staff conforms to NATA procedures on a day-to-day basis.

This role requires an individual with strong organisational skills, a high attention to detail and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

About the role

• $106K – $115K plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 17 months
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

The role of Senior Research Officer reports to the Deputy Director and COO and has no direct reports.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide expert technical and project planning advice to clients utilising the Centre’s accredited Illumina CPL service.
• Scope, cost projects, risk assess and prepare quotes for clients across the Illumina CPL service.
• Manage the Illumina CPL service, ensuring contractual deadlines are met.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, with both external and internal stakeholders.
• Promote Centre capabilities and technologies by representing the Centre at professional events, conferences, seminars and workshops, and assist in the production of content for digital and social media.
• Quality assurance: Responsible for maintaining the Centre’s quality system, providing support to the Quality Manager and ensuring that staff conforms to NATA accredited procedures on a day-to-day basis.
• Quality assurance: Assist and train staff with conducting internal audits and quality reviews in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025., including but not limited to investigations of deviations (non-conformance, corrective actions, change controls).
• Quality assurance: Responsible for following the relevant quality procedures and processes in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
• Support the Deputy Director with management of the UNSW Health and Safety system.
• Perform other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director or Deputy Director of the Centre.
• 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 and safety of yourself or others.

About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• PhD with a depth of relevant knowledge and experience in molecular biology and genomics or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of genomic services to clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a high attention to details.
• Excellent organisational skills, with proven capacity to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience working in a regulated or accredited facility.
• Working knowledge of quality system requirements.
• 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

Ensure you 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:
Helena Mangs
E: h.mangs@unsw.edu.au
Applications close:  January 16th , 2024

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Advertised:02 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:16 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time