Technical Officer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 514575

**Work type**: full time

**Location**: Sydney, NSW

**Categories**: Laboratory Technician
- **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 School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences (BABS) teaches undergraduates, mentors postgraduate research students and conducts research in the disciplines of biotechnology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, environmental microbiology, medical microbiology and immunology.

The Technical Officer will work closely with academic staff, laboratory demonstrators and students to provide high level quality technical support in teaching and research laboratories.

**About the role**
- **$78K - $88K** plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
- Continuing
- Full time (35 hours)

The position reports to the Technical Laboratory Manager and has no direct reports.

**Specific responsibilities for this role include**:

- Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of teaching and/or research laboratories through the provision of quality technical support including the timely preparation for and turnaround of practical classes and/or labs.
- Provide technical assistance to staff and students, such as demonstration of common techniques and the operation of equipment, and respond efficiently and courteously to requests.
- Provide basic induction, instrument training and troubleshooting for staff and students.
- Source and maintain equipment, instruments or chemicals and consumables required for laboratory teaching and/or research taking careful consideration of cost and availability. Liaise with suppliers to rectify faults and organise repairs.
- Accurately prepare and maintain laboratory documentation, including safety records, instrument/equipment/plant records including identifying technical faults.
- Manage laboratory inventories and ensure that all equipment/chemicals are stored safely and are correctly labelled. Audit inventory to validate records.
- Identify and address any problems within the laboratory and escalate as appropriate.
- Schedule usage of laboratory equipment and instrumentation including internal booking requirements, access requirements and training requirements.
- Implement and enforce university policy and procedures to ensure safety compliance in the laboratory. Identify hazards and effectively manage risk.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
- Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

**About the successful applicant**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Extensive understanding of the relevant discipline and/or experience working in a teaching laboratory.
- Demonstrated initiative, a high level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.
- Strong organisational, communication and administrative skills.
- Effective record keeping skills (both paper and electronic), including the ability to work accurately, with strong attention to detail.
- An ability to work as part of a team, to meet deadlines and to prioritise competing demands.
- High level of interpersonal skills and demonstrated competence in dealing with a wide range of people.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- 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.

For informal queries, please see the below contact details.

**Contact**:
Jason Sercombe

**Applications close**: February 23rd, 2023
- UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment._

Position Description

**Advertised**: 09 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 23 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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