Technical Officer - BABS
Technical Officer - BABS
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05-04-2025
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Job Description
One of Australias leading research & teaching universities
Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
At UNSW we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Science (BABS) teaches undergraduates mentors postgraduate research students and conducts research in the disciplines of biotechnology biochemistry genetics molecular biology microbiology environmental microbiology medical microbiology and immunology.
The Technical Officer will work closely with academic staff laboratory demonstrators and students to
provide high level quality technical support in teaching and research laboratories.
About the role
$85K $96K plus 17 Superannuation and annual leave loading
Fixed Term 12 months
Full time 35 hours per week)
The position reports to the Technical Laboratory Manager and has no direct reports.
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
- Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of teaching and/or research laboratories through the provision of quality technical support including the timely preparation for and turnaround of practical classes and/or labs.
- Provide technical assistance to staff and students such as demonstration of common techniques and the operation of equipment and respond efficiently and courteously to requests.
- Provide basic induction instrument training and troubleshooting for staff and students.
- Source and maintain equipment instruments or chemicals and consumables required for laboratory teaching and/or research taking careful consideration of cost and availability.
- Liaise with suppliers to rectify faults and organise repairs.
- Accurately prepare and maintain laboratory documentation including safety records instrument/equipment/plant records including identifying technical faults.
- Manage laboratory inventories and ensure that all equipment/chemicals are stored safely and are correctly labelled. Audit inventory to validate records.
- Identify and address any problems within the laboratory and escalate as appropriate.
- Schedule usage of laboratory equipment and instrumentation including internal booking requirements access requirements and training requirements.
- Implement and enforce university policy and procedures to ensure safety compliance in the laboratory. Identify hazards and effectively manage risk.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
- Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education training and/or experience.
- Extensive understanding of the relevant discipline and/or experience working in a teaching laboratory.
- Demonstrated initiative a high level of selfmotivation and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to apply policies in a work environment.
- Strong organisational communication and administrative skills.
- Effective record keeping skills (both paper and electronic) including the ability to work accurately with strong attention to detail.
- An ability to work as part of a team to meet deadlines and to prioritise competing demands.
- High level of interpersonal skills and demonstrated competence in dealing with a wide range of people.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSWs aims objectives and values in action together with relevant policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
Please apply online applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Contact:
Jason Sercombe
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Applications close: April 7th 2025
Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw
UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment development retention and promotion of staff and that noone is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender cultural background disability sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.
UNSW partners with Australias leading diversity organisations networks and campaigns. Please refer to UNSWs diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options and support for carers (childcare parent rooms parental leave).
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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