Research Manager, Science

Sydney
- Applications close 19 March at 11:30pm AEDT

**About the Department**:
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.
**About the team**:
The **National Measurement Institute (NMI)** is the Australian Government’s national measurement authority. We play an important role in the Australian economy. NMI does this by leading, maintaining and regulating Australia’s measurement system.

We deliver world-class measurement products, advice and client services. NMI also administers the regulatory framework for measurement. Our national measurement standards are internationally recognised. We work to enhance and maintain these standards.

We value the different skills, knowledge and perspectives our employees bring. NMI provides all employees with learning and development opportunities. We work to give everyone an equal opportunity to contribute and progress.

The **Chemical and Biological Metrology Branch** provides measurement standards such as certified reference materials, these 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 anti-doping, 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 **Australian Sports Drug Testing Laboratory (ASDTL)**, as part of the National Measurement Institute, is the only World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory conducting the testing of athlete samples in the Oceania region as well as conducting research in the field of human sports anti-doping. The ASDTL provides testing service to two key clients, Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) and Sport Integrity Commission New Zealand (SICNZ), as well as international sporting federation and anti-doping organisation.

The ASDTL is a dynamic team which undertake a wide range of tasks in tight timeframes, with competing deadlines and high expectations of the quality of finished products.

**What’s in it for you?**:
Working at NMI means you are joining one of the world leaders in measurement science. NMI has a diverse range of roles and priorities that will enable you to learn new skills and expand your career in interesting and exciting ways. As part of the department, employees at NMI are covered by the relevant enterprise agreement and benefits include:

- 15.4% employer superannuation contribution
- 4 weeks annual leave per year
- 18 days paid personal leave per year
- maternity and paternity leave
- a vacation care subsidy
- $235 healthy lifestyle subsidy
- flexible working arrangements such as teleworking, part time and job sharing where possible
- salary packaging which allows you to make certain payments using your pre-tax salary
- access to study assistance
- access to staff counselling services.

The position will be based in North Ryde, Sydney at the National Measurement Institute.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in a range of instrumentation including liquid and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (including low
- and high
- resolution instruments - LC-MS/MS, LC-HRMS, GC-MS/MS), electrophoresis, Western Blotting, and immunoassays. Demonstrated ability to maintain (troubleshooting and calibration) equipment and instrumentation used within an analytical chemistry laboratory,
- Demonstrated experience and competence in the analysis of chemical and biological substances for the classes of substances and methods used in anti-doping testing,
- Experience in drug metabolism (phase I- and II-) and pharmacokinetics of small molecules and peptide hormones as it relates to anti-doping,
- Demonstrated scientific expertise and experience in innovative method development and validation of chemical and/or biochemical methods with working knowledge of the ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements, and experience in