Scientific Officer

Part-time (0.8 FTE), ongoing appointment
- Position will be primarily based at QEII Medical Centre, Nedlands
- Salary range: Level 6, $84,665 - $89,477 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

**About the team**

This position within College Services sits with the team that underpins training and learning across the broad Field of Education of “Biomedical Sciences” and may include disciplines of infection and immunity, pathology, pharmacology, pharmacy, biochemistry and diagnostic pathology including the curation of associated resources.

**About the opportunity**

As the appointee you will, under general direction, provide a high level of discipline specific technical support to academics, technical staff and students for any practical activities or research productivity.

Primarily you will assist with preparation and demonstration of laboratory classes for the disciplines of Microbiology and Immunology and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, with scope to assist other areas within the larger team as required. You will be expected to demonstrate best practise for working in laboratory settings.

**To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate**:

- Relevant tertiary or technical qualification or equivalent competency
- Substantial relevant technical experience at an appropriate level
- Ability to supervise staff
- Proven ability in implementing a range of policies and procedures to support teaching and research from a technical and scientific perspective.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team.
- Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines

**About you**

You will possess applied technical and safety knowledge within the Biomedical science disciplines, with a strong preference for considerable experience in microbiology, immunology, pathology and genetics. Experience with mycology or parasitology will be favourably considered. You should also be familiar with general protocols for safely using various chemicals and workplace health and safety measures.

To be successful in this position, you should demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills. You will also be a flexible and supportive member to the rest of your team and academic staff. There will be a strong focus to support teaching from a technical perspective, as well as management of laboratory spaces and equipment.

This position will require you to fit the physical requirements of the position. Some after-hours work may be required.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description.