Technologist, Electron Microscopist

• Full-time, Continuing position

• Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About The Position

The Technologist is primarily responsible for training researchers in the operation of Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM) and associated sample preparation techniques, ensuring both safety and user competency. The role also involves maintaining and developing technical documentation, coordinating equipment servicing, and delivering training across additional electron microscopy methods. Success in this position requires strong communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

The Technologist must demonstrate expertise in electron microscopy, specimen preparation, and laboratory operations, alongside effective problem-solving abilities and a strong commitment to health and safety compliance. Supporting multidisciplinary research across the STEM College, the role demands flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills to engage and train researchers from diverse academic and technical backgrounds.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

1. Demonstrated experience and understanding of the operation, maintenance, and training of users on electron microscopes, with an emphasis on transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

2. Demonstrated experience, and general understanding of a range of specimen preparation techniques for electron microscopy.

3. Significant, general, laboratory operations and maintenance experience, preferably within an electron microscopy laboratory.

4. Effective scientific communication and good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with a diverse range of people from various backgrounds.

5. Understanding of, and experience, in applying knowledge of Health, Safety and Wellbeing legislation in a laboratory environment, ensuring laboratory user compliance.

6. Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills, highly organised, and the ability to work both autonomously and in a team.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children, Medical Assessment and National Police Check.

About the Group

The RMIT Microscopy & Microanalysis Facility (RMMF) is a core Facility within the STEM College at RMIT University. The RMMF mission is to "collaborate with researchers from RMIT, other universities, government agencies and industry to provide advanced instrumentation, expertise and training that enables researchers to solve key problems in science, engineering and health.".

The RMMF houses a suite of electron microscopes (SEM, TEM), chemical surface analysis (XPS) and other analytical equipment. By utilizing these capabilities and our expert knowledge, we support our researchers in achieving their research goals. For more information on the RMMF, please visit the external RMMF webpage at  .

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. 

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Job Description – Technologist 

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