Research Officer

4 days ago

Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 524003

**Work type**: full time

**Location**: Sydney, NSW

**Categories**: Laboratory Technician, 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 Centre currently analyses over 110,000 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 Research Officer is responsible for quality check of samples, preparing NGS (long
- and short-read) libraries, and for implementing new or modified procedures or processes in the Centre. The position is also required to work independently to trouble-shoot assays, specifically for long-read sequencing. The Research Officer requires a solid understanding of molecular biology and NGS techniques, and a high degree of technical as well as project management skills.

**About the role**
- **$96K - $103K** plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed Term - 12 months
- Full-time (35 hours per week)

The position of Research Officer reports to a Senior Research Officer and has no direct reports.

**Specific responsibilities for this role include**:

- Undertake quality control checks on submitted samples, independently evaluate results, prepare reports for clients and provide technical support for any enquires relating to the results.
- Independently prepare samples for long-read sequencing and operate the instruments.
- Evaluate the results of sample preparation procedures and initiate the progression of samples to sequencing as required to provide operational continuity.
- Inform clients on the progress of their project throughout sample quality control and sample preparation procedures.
- Test and troubleshoot library preparation protocols on a variety of sample types.
- Prepare quotes for clients, using set guidelines.
- Prepare samples for short-read sequencing, as required.
- Log and monitor critical stock levels ensuring resources are available for timely project completion.
- Document laboratory procedures and write laboratory protocols for standard procedures.
- Responsible for following the relevant quality procedures and processes in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
- Conduct internal audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
- Ensure hazards and risks are identified and controlled for tasks, projects and activities that pose a health and safety risk within your area of responsibility.
- Perform other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director or Deputy Director/COO.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct
- Cooperate with all health and safety policy and procedures of the University and take all reasonable care to ensure your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself and others.

**About the successful applicant**
**(Selection Criteria)**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Relevant experience gained through a combination of education, training and experience in molecular biology, genomics or related discipline.
- Substantial demonstrated technical knowledge and hands-on experience in long-read sequencing and/or other similar molecular biology techniques is required.
- Demonstrated problem solving ability, specifically in a molecular laboratory setting.
- The ability to manage time effectively to deliver results for concurrent workflows.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
- Prior work experience in an accredited or regulated laboratory is desirable.
- 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.

**Contact**:
Jess Gurr
**Applications close**: May 2rd, 2024
- UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply._
- UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and

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