Technical Officer, Aps Level 3, National

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources Full time

**Job no**: 512570

**Employment type**: Ongoing

**Location**: Sydney

**Categories**: APS Level 3, Science, Engineering, Technical

**About the National Measurement Institute (NMI)**:
We are the Australian Government’s national authority on measurement. We play an important role in the Australian economy by leading, maintaining and regulating Australia’s measurement system. We deliver world-class measurement products, advice and client services and administer the regulatory framework for measurement. Our national measurement standards are recognised internationally and we work to enhance and maintain these standards.

We value the different skills, knowledge and perspectives our employees bring. We’re committed to giving everyone an equal opportunity to participate, contribute and progress.

The NMI has invested in identifying and defining six critical values for success for the organisation:

- Adaptable: We embrace new ways of working to meet present and future challenges.
- Innovative: We learn from today to create solutions for tomorrow.
- Accountable: We each take personal responsibility for what we do, why we do it and how we work with others to achieve NMI’s goals.
- Strategic: We navigate uncertainty with clear purpose and direction.
- Inclusive: We champion a safe and supportive environment, powered by diversity of thought, experience and culture.
- Influential: We create opportunities to promote our value, broaden our reach and increase our impact.

**About the team**:
The Chemical and Biological Metrology Branch provides measurement standards such as certified reference materials, which include pure chemicals, gas standards, matrix materials and DNA standards. The branch also co-ordinates proficiency testing programs to assist laboratories assess their ongoing quality and performance. The branch houses three of Australia’s national testing laboratories for sports anti-doping control, forensic drugs and ultra-trace analysis. The branch delivers services across all of these fields and carries out research and development to enhance our capabilities in line with national and international requirements.

The **Chemical Reference Materials Section** provides pure organic substance reference materials across a range of sectors such as agrichemicals and anti-doping. The team has documented procedures for the sourcing, synthesis, purification, characterisation and certification of materials in compliance with international best practice and is NATA accredited to ISO 17034. The team maintains a collection of 500 + standards and is continually evolving its collection to meet stakeholder needs.
- a degree in chemistry or related discipline
- experience with analytical instrumentation such as GC-FID/LC-UV/ELSD/CAD, KF titration and TGA
- understanding of purity assignment and measurement uncertainty
- experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- experience with ampouling reference materials
- customer service experience including using the FileMaker Pro database, or willingness to gain knowledge in the Filemaker Pro database.

**What you will do**:
Key tasks include:

- Operate and trouble shoot analytical instrumentation, including HPLC with UV detection, GC-FID and Karl Fischer titration.
- Prepare organic calibration standards for sale to clients in accordance with a documented quality system.
- Undertake data analysis in Excel workbooks and update certificates of analysis using Microsoft Word.
- Maintain documented records of scientific and administrative work.
- Maintain laboratory supplies and general housekeeping.
- Processing customer orders using the FileMaker Pro database.
- Maintain a safe working environment adhering to on-site safety rules and regulations.

**Eligibility**:
**Notes**:
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette_. _

**How to apply**:
**Contact Information**:
**Advertised**: 08 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 21 Mar 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time



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