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Senior Technical Officer (Research - Biosafety & Biosecurity)
University of the Sunshine Coast 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
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Senior Technical Officer (Research - Biosafety & Biosecurity)
- 492511
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
- Academic Support Unit
- Full-Time
- Academic Support Unit, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
- Level 7, $99,285 - $108, 534 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
You will provide essential technical leadership, support, and scientific expertise, primarily focusing on the daily operation, coordination, and administration of the research facilities. You will ensure the smooth functioning of infrastructure, equipment, and facilities and to ensure that laboratory users are well-prepared. You will oversee the maintenance and servicing of equipment and infrastructure within these research facilities. Additionally, you will handle administrative tasks and develop operational procedures, work practices, and learning materials to support UniSC research personnel across all campuses. Periodically, you may be required to travel to multiple UniSC campuses to provide operational support and training to research and Technical Operations personnel.
You will
- develop policies and programs to implement, lead, advise and promote compliance with relevant legislation and regulations covering Biosafety and Biosecurity, Australian Standards and health and safety;
- provision of technical expertise to stakeholders to coordinate, educate and support safe operation of the research facilities to provide a positive and productive environment for laboratory users;
- maintain detailed knowledge of research operations, including equipment, personnel and research activities to provide professional service and ensure research outcomes are achieved;
- conduct audits of laboratory practices and facilities to ensure compliance with the OGTR, Biosecurity Approved Arrangements, Australian Standards, WHS and safe work procedures; and
- respond to emergency call-back situations occasionally and/or to critical events during on-call periods to attend to system failures.
About you
Your strengths lie in your exceptional interpersonal skills, enabling you to communicate effectively through both speaking and writing while being an adept listener. You excel in collaborating as a team member or working independently, demonstrating initiative and adaptability in response to change and new situations. In a high-volume work environment, you thrive under minimal supervision, efficiently managing clients, staff, and personnel. Your ability to foster teamwork, flexibility, and a positive work culture, combined with your commitment to excellence, makes you a valuable asset to any organisation.
You will possess:
- Completion of a relevant degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training previous work experience in a research or clinical laboratory environment, and specialist expertise Biosafety and Biosecurity.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in microbiology, biotechnology, tissue culture and microscopy.
- Demonstrated ability to administer, develop and implement guidelines, legislation and regulations including OGTR, Biosecurity, Australian Standards, risk management and WHS.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining chemical safety in a laboratory environment, including an understanding of safe disposal, dangerous goods classes, Scheduled Medicines and Poisons, and Chemicals of Security Concern.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
To be eligible to apply you must have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday, 23 June 2024.