Research Technician

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia CSIRO Full time

Acknowledgement of Country:


CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia.

We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation

The Opportunity:

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Use your skills to add value to Australia's primary food industries:


  • Provide general laboratory & scientific technical support to a range of projects:
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Great opportunity to join CSIRO
Australia's premier science organisationDo you have experience in analytical chemistry or food science? We are currently seeking a motivated Research Technician to join our CSIRO Agriculture & Food business unit in a diverse, hands-on role


CSIRO's Food Program helps the Australian food industry compete in domestic and global markets, and has the scientific expertise that underpins the development and delivery of healthy, safe and sustainable foods, food ingredients and beverages.

In this lab-based role, you will join our multi-disciplinary 'Food Chemistry' research team based at Werribee, and support a variety of strategic and applied research projects that will add value to Australia's primary food industries.


Your duties will include:

  • Efficient planning, scheduling and execution of a wide range of research projects in the general laboratories.
  • Performing general laboratory duties such as preparing samples, cleaning, operating and maintaining laboratory wares, analytical equipment & related software, and maintaining safe working practices to support research activities of the Food Program.
  • Undertaking experiments, laboratory analyses or technology development activities (some nonroutine) using a range of techniques which may include LECO nitrogen analysis, ICP-OES, GC, GC-MS, GC-SPME, HPLC, LC-MS, texture analysis and rheology, particle size analysis and other routine laboratory analysis.
  • Purchasing consumables and maintaining equipment in a timely manner to ensure completion of experimental work and procedures.
  • Adapting existing techniques and components to meet the specialised needs of different research activities.
  • Maintaining confidentiality when dealing with commercially sensitive information.
  • Contributing to engaging with external clients and writing project reports.

Location:
Melbourne (Werribee), VIC

Salary:
AU$68K - AU$86K pa + up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure:
Specified Term of 3 years

Reference: 92355

To be considered you will need:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in chemistry or biochemistry, food science & technology, or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Sound understanding of and demonstrated capability in laboratory skills in food science and/or physical/analytical chemistry, including LECO nitrogen analysis, ICP-OES, GC, GC-MS, GC-SPME, HPLC, LC-MS, texture analysis and rheology, and particle size analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop methods, and overcome technical & practical problems in the areas of physical/analytical chemistry.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management such as scheduling, monitoring and completing tasks, as well as the agility and willingness to concurrently work on different projects and with different project teams.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary, regionally dispersed research Program.
  • A positive mindset, with a history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes, and the ability to work in and foster a collaborative environment.
For full details about this role please review the
Position Description.

Eligibility:

- an Australian or New Zealand Citizen;
- an Australian Permanent Resident; or
- an Australian Temporary Resident, currently residing in Australia, with an existing valid visa and unrestricted work rights for the duration of the term (at least until July 2026) and
no requirement for visa sponsorship.

Flexible Working Arrangements:

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and Inclusion:


We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.


About CSIRO:

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.

We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts.

We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today

How to Apply:

Applications Close:

21 May 2023, 11:00pm AEST

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