Technical Officer

1 day ago

Canberra, Australia Australian National University Full time

**Classification**: ANU Officer Grade 6 (Technical)
**Salary package**: $95,987 - $100,378 per annum plus 17% superannuation
**Terms**: Full time, Fixed term (up to 12 months)

**The Position**

The Technical Officer will work collaboratively with members of the Schwessinger research group reporting to Prof. Schwessinger and Dr. Arundel. They will provide technical advice on experimental design, risk assessment, and lab operations in the Schwessinger lab and manage general lab maintenance (waste disposal, cleaning, setup, equipment security). The Technical Officer will oversee lab equipment upkeep, storage, and calibration and handle lab administration: reporting, WHS compliance, and regulatory protocols. They will maintain inventories, order supplies, and prepare cost estimates. They will also monitor data systems, analyze results, and assist with data preparation and software development. The Technical Officer will train and support students, collaborators, and staff; develop training materials.

Specific to the project, they will implement and refine yeast culture and DNA extraction protocols; perform ITS and whole-genome sequence analysis, and they will assist with yeast strain propagation to commercial volumes.

**The Person**

We’re looking for a motivated researcher with prior experience (Honours/Master with work experience or PhD) with qualifications in mycology, genomics, or yeast genetics (or equivalent experience). Skilled in fungal/yeast culture, environmental isolation, propagation, microscopy, DNA extraction, PCR, and sequencing workflows. Experience supporting research labs, including student supervision. Strong communication, teamwork, IT, and organisational skills with the ability to manage records and meet deadlines.

**The School/Department**

The Research School of Biology is a leading centre of biological research in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing food security issues, including plant microbe interaction and fungal genomics.

**The College/Division**

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities.

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU,

**Application information**
- A statement addressing the selection criteria.
- Other documents, if required.

**Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

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