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Research Technician - Food Chemistry
The University of Queensland
Long Pocket, Health and Food Sciences Precinct - Coopers Plains
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Closing: 02-Feb-2025
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 05-Dec-2024
- Closing Date: 02-Feb-2025
Location
- Long Pocket, Health and Food Sciences Precinct - Coopers Plains
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
Responsibilities
- Coordinate technical aspects of food compositional analysis
- Assist in the design of research studies, under supervision of senior staff.
- Apply and instruct others on the application of specialist research skills, including sample preparation of food products for chemical analysis and application of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS) and olfactometry.
- Assist in the conduct of complex experiments, involving identifying and measuring key quality-determining components in food products, including volatile components.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting issues with scientific equipment.
- Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of research equipment, infrastructure, methodologies and protocols.
- Ensure the appropriate storage, handling and disposal of chemicals, equipment, stores and/or samples/specimens.
- Assist with drafting research documentation, including ethics and funding applications.
- Undertake literature searches and reviews.
- Assist with routine team administration.
- Assist with preparing reports, graphs, figures and presentations on research outcomes at different stages of the research cycle outcomes.
- Support fostering relations with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.
- Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor.
Requirements
- Completion of a degree level qualification in Science, Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering or equivalent; or completion of a Diploma with relevant work experience.
- Excellent practical experience skills and experience in relevant research methodology or techniques required for this body of research (flavour chemistry).
- Experience using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) and related analytical techniques.
- Experience with either cereal (specifically oat), meat and/or vanilla products would be considered favourably.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Ability to work independently on routine procedures.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Well-organised, methodical and self-motivated.
- Previous experience in a similar role would be considered favourably.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
- Applications close 2 February 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-45604). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for early February.
Closing: 31-Dec-2024
Job Summary
Dates
- missing
Responsibilities
- Food & Beverage Attendant
- Food & Beverage Functions Supervisor
- Kitchen Hands
- Chef’s
- Kitchen Steward
- Store person
- Administrative roles
Requirements
- Technical & educational requirements for these roles will be dependent upon the position the applicant is being considered for.
Benefits
- Join Australia’s number one University for student experience*
- Enjoy staff benefits including: Free staff car parking, Staff wellbeing program, Corporate health and finance discounts, Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services, Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool
Notes
- Position Reference: 100779277
- Candidates on the Food & Beverage casual register are employed on an as needed basis to backfill for staff taking leave or to provide additional support during peak periods. Placements can range from a couple of days to several months on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the operational needs of the University.
- All successful applicants will be enthusiastic and approachable individuals who are motivated to consistently deliver a superior customer experience.
- Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.
- Conditions of employment for this position are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).
- Bond University is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.
Closing: Not specified
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 19-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: Not Available
Location
- Campus Leura
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Ensure guests and students are provided with service as required by the School operations and to the standards set by industry.
- Ensure guests and students benefit positively from their Food and Beverage experience in all our Food & Beverage outlets on campus.
- Work collaboratively with the Food & Beverage Manager, the Executive Chef and other members of the team to facilitate continuous improvement of product and service.
Requirements
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate
- Experience in Restaurant and Banquet service
- A love for working in a team and delivering great customer service
- Fluent in English (verbal and written)
- Working with Children Check
- A strong passion for Hospitality
Benefits
- Flexible hours and a great work life balance.
- Opportunity to work closely with the Food and Beverage Instructor team for career development within the education system.
- Free on-site parking and complimentary meal on shift.
- Access to Torrens short courses and discounted education.
- Support for personal passions, development and wellbeing.
Notes
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All applicants require current and valid working rights for Australia.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at yourcareer@torrens.edu.au.
Closing: Not specified
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 19-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: Not Available
Location
- Leura Campus, Blue Mountains, Australia
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Work with and maintain a 'best practice' approach to Food and Beverage Department operations
- Ensure all guests and students are provided with 5-star customer service meeting and exceeding industry standards
- Ensure students, staff and other guests are provided with meals as required by the program and the needs of the business to the standards set
- Be actively involved in learning and teaching outcomes through quality delivery in all applied training areas, ensuring students benefit positively from their food & beverage experience
- Participate in the delivery of any internal or external functions at the campus
- Work collaboratively with the Operations and Applied Training Director, the Executive Chef and other members of the team to facilitate continuous improvement of product and service
Requirements
- Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management or equivalent
- Demonstrated high level supervisory skills within the hospitality industry
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills with a passion for delivering high quality service
- Strong communication skills and the ability to readily build relationships
- Pro-active and highly motivated with demonstrated ability to work within a team
- Well-organised with the ability to prioritise and work consistently in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Restaurant Point of Sale Systems
- Fluent in English (verbal and written)
Benefits
- Tuition reduction benefits on a range of courses – provides the opportunity for you to study inline with your career
- Here For Good Day – an annual day of leave for you to give back to your community
- The ability to purchase additional annual leave
Notes
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All applicants require current and valid working rights for Australia.