Materials Characterisation Technician

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time
  • Join the dynamic and innovative Swinburne University's School of Engineering
  • HEW 6 salary + 17% super

About the Role
We are seeking a Materials Characterisation Technician to provide technical support within the Microscopy & Advanced Analytical Facility (MAAF) and High Temperature Laboratories (HTP). This role supports students, academics, and researchers within the School of Engineering (SoE) and the School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies (SoSCET).

The successful candidate will have strong laboratory skills, a hands-on approach to lab management, and experience working with interdisciplinary teams. They will ensure safe lab operations by providing occupational health and safety (OH&S) guidance and maintaining laboratory spaces, facilities, and instruments. This role requires collaboration with technical staff, academics, and researchers while maintaining excellent customer service and providing technical support. The Materials Characterisation Technician will report to the Laboratory Manager – Engineering Support.

A background in materials science, chemistry, applied physics, or a related field is essential, along with experience in materials characterisation techniques and sample preparation. Knowledge of optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy, surface profilometry, microhardness testing, metallography (sectioning, mounting, polishing), high-temperature furnaces, DSC-TGA, XRD, XRF, or electrochemistry is highly desirable.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

  • Proven experience operating instrumentation and techniques for material characterization
  • Ability to provide technical support for materials characterisation
  • Experience in operating high temperature furnaces
  • Ability to maintain safe laboratory operation environments
  • Proficiency in data analysis and presentation
  • Experience with laboratory upkeep

Qualifications
Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination or relevant experience and/or education/training.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

Applications Close: Sunday 23rd March 2025, 11pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Victoria's Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria's Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

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