Technical Officerin Parasitology

**POSITION DESCRIPTION
**Position **Technical Officer - Parasitology and Molecular Genetics

**Position Number **0461H01 **Level/Classification **HEW Level 6

**Reports to **Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences (Laboratory Medicine) Team
Leader

**Unit **College Professional Services - Operations & Technical Services

**Directorate **College Professional Services

**Positions Supervised **Nil

**Position Purpose**

To provide technical services and be responsible for the organization of nominated laboratory
sessions, in the discipline of Parasitology, within the undergraduate practical classes in Veterinary
Medicine and Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences.

**About Murdoch University**

Murdoch University helps people discover how to make a difference, through education and
research endeavour, and remains one of the most inclusive universities in the country, providing
students with quality education and recognised academic standing within an engaging and caring
environment. We are a university for all, irrespective of background and social standing with a
focus on social equity, self-direction and freedom of thought and belief.

With strong links to government, business and the community, Murdoch University helps people
discover how to make a difference. We are a young, innovative, and enterprising university with
more than 23,000 students and 1,700 staff across Perth, Singapore, and Dubai. We are committed
to high quality education, innovative research, and strong community engagement both locally
and internationally.

Our Strategic Plan and Future Horizon 2017-2027 outlines an ambitious blueprint for
development and growth, with a focus on one purpose: to be a creative force for current and
future generations.

We are clear about our two core goals: to educate free thinkers who thrive in society and are
sought after by employers; and, to provide life changing solutions for the world’s big challenges
through our outstanding translational research and innovative practice.

**About the Work Area**

The Technical Services team has the responsibility for operating and maintaining undergraduate
teaching labs along with preparing, developing, designing, and constructing experiments.
Whether teaching, research, or external engagement activities the group manages the technical
requirements that service the needs of the University community.

**Reporting Relationships
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
(Laboratory Medicine) Team Leader

Technical Officer - Parasitology and Molecular Genetics

**Key Responsibilities/Duties**

1. Responsible for the preparation and set up of materials, reagents, specimens, and equipment

for undergraduate practical classes in Parasitology and Diagnostic Genomics.

2. Responsible for maintenance of the Parasitology databases, Teaching Resource Collections

and Photographic library collections.

3. Curator of the Parasitology Museum. Responsible for the upkeep and preparation of new and

existing specimens and maintaining museum records.

4. Responsible for the routine preparation and processing of clinical specimens and the

interpretation of results for the Parasitology Diagnostic Service.

5. Source and collect equipment, samples, and specimens for practical classes.

6. Provide technical and procedural advice and expertise to academic staff, undergraduate and

postgraduate students in laboratory procedures for teaching, research, and diagnostic
purposes for the discipline.

7. Oversee the development and refinement of undergraduate practical classes to improve

student-learning outcomes in Parasitology and Diagnostic Genomic related units.

8. Assist in the preparation and set up of materials, reagents, specimens, and equipment for

undergraduate practical classes in Laboratory Medicine and Veterinary Medicine units across
the broader team.

9. Assist with, other duties as required. Provide technical support to research and other

engagement activities of the discipline.

10. Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for laboratory operations.

11. Maintain accurate records of chemical stocks, hazardous substances, and SDS and risk

assessments in accordance with University OSH policy.

12. Establish procedures and protocols for the maintenance and services of laboratory

equipment.

13. Responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Perform

routine troubleshooting and problem solving, organise maintenance schedules, non-routine
repairs and liaise with service companies.

14. Support and promote compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and

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procedures, including equity and health & safety.

15. Embody the University’s values within and beyond the University, building equality and

diversity and encouraging social responsibility.

16. Support the delivery of an engaging student experience of which excellence in research and

quality education are fundamental, aligning to College and University