Analyst, Aps Level 3, National Measurement Institute

**Job no**: 513277

**Employment type**: Non-Ongoing - Specified Term, Ongoing

**Location**: Sydney

**Categories**: APS Level 3, Science, Engineering, Technical

**About the department**:
The department plays a key role in the Australian Government’s agenda to create jobs and build a stronger, more resilient and competitive economy. Our work builds on Australia’s existing strengths, supports businesses to grow, and drives new opportunities for long-term productivity growth and prosperity. The success of the department helps Australia recover from the economic consequences of COVID‑19 and adapt to its ongoing effects. Through our work, we support the government’s economic recovery plan and help to deliver a better future for all Australians.

**About the National Measurement Institute**:
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.

**About the branch**:
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.

**About the team**:
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 Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ), as well as international sporting federation and anti-doping organisation.

The ASDTL is a small dynamic team of eighteen people 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
- $200 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.
- Understanding of the principles of gas and/or liquid chromatography coupled to low
- and high-resolution mass spectrometry (desirable).
- Demonstrated experience in sample extraction and purification techniques (essential) including use of automated systems (desirable).
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability work with chain of custody protocols.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and ability to work productively in a team and independently to ensure smooth workflow for the laboratory team and maintain positive and professional rapport with staff (essential)
- Working knowledge of the ISO 17025 accreditation requirements, WADA International Standard for Laboratories and technical documents related to operations of laboratory, chain of custody and reporting of results (desirable)

**What you will do**:
Key duties include:

- Sample receipt and registration using laboratory information management system (LIMS) Sample Manager in accordance with the WADA International Standard for Laboratories requirements
- Perform sample extraction of small and large biological molecules in biological matrices (i.e., urine and blood) to meet key performance indicators such as turnaround times and quality system requirement