Technical Specialist

3 weeks ago

Perth, Australia Curtin University of Technology Full time

$99,040 - $106,339 plus 17% Superannuation
- Continuing full time opportunity, ideally starting late May to June
- Extensive learning and development opportunities

**Job Reference: 1204939**

**Your new role**

As a Technical Specialist working as part of the Laboratory Services Team, you will provide high-level, specialised support for the conduct and continuous improvement of teaching laboratories in the discipline of Clinical Biochemistry, including significant hands-on laboratory duties.

You will be an active member of our laboratory team providing leadership and supervision of other team members involved with biochemistry as well as back-up for other Technical Specialists as needed. Amongst other duties, you will be responsible for managing relevant consumable stocks, informing decisions around specialised equipment procurement and maintenance as well as maintaining a range of documentation for laboratory procedures.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Technical Leadership**: Offer technical guidance, training support, and procedural assistance to students and staff.
- **Innovative Development**: Research, conceptualise, and evaluate innovative techniques to improve and develop laboratory classes.
- **Health and Safety Compliance**: Ensure all staff and students complete Safety Inductions, adhere to Health and Safety protocols, and maintain standard operating procedures for all lab activities.
- **Laboratory Preparation**: Plan and prepare materials and resources for teaching activities in Biochemistry.
- **Oversight and Instruction**: Provide technical oversight, instruction, and scientific guidance to staff and students during classes.
- **Equipment Management**: Maintain general and specialised laboratory equipment, ensuring proper safety checks, servicing, calibration, and repairs. Frequent/ Constant Handling and movement of equipment and materials between laboratories and buildings.
- **Professional Development**: Engage in professional development programs to stay current with operational and technical advances in the discipline.

**We are looking for**:

- Effective communicator capable of offering clear guidance to students and staff.
- Demonstrated experience in providing technical leadership and supervision in a laboratory setting.
- Strong background in Clinical Biochemistry and familiarity with teaching laboratory procedures.

**About us**

The Curtin Medical School is one of four schools in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The school was formed in 2021 by the merger of the previous Curtin Medical School, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences and the School of Medical Radiation Sciences. The school trains a range of health professionals through accredited BSc courses. This position is based within our Medical School, however you may also have the opportunity to work in related areas across the faculty.

**Curtin University**
***
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes a gym, day-care centre, a medical centre, art gallery, endless food options including a supermarket, beautiful gardens, end-of-trip facilities, good parking, and excellent public transport connections.
- **Global Excellence**: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
- **Rewards Beyond Salary**: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) with cash out options*, customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise; as well as Hotel and Health Insurance discounts.
- **Time Well-Spent**: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leave (5 days)*, Study Leave, Community Service Leave, and access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service for Professional Staff. **Plus**, 18% more observed days off - enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
- **Recognition for Prior Service**: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.

**Join us**

To apply, please include a cover letter addressing the criteria (noted below), and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

As part of your cover letter please answer the following statement to demonstrate your alignment with our core values of Excellence, Impact, Courage, I

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