Senior Technical Officer - School of Medical Sciences
Senior Technical Officer - School of Medical Sciences
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Job Description
Full time fixed term for 12 months
Exciting opportunity to be a Senior Technical Officer at the School of Medical Sciences
Base Salary from $superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Medical Sciences isrecognisedas one of the leadingcentresfor medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines from patient to policy across a range oftherapeuticareas.
The Senior Technical Officer supervises operations and provides expert technical advice and guidance in the laboratory and in the field. They undertake complex experiments and ensure all equipment is in safe sound working order. They may supervise staff and are responsible for ensuring compliance with work health and safety requirements.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
provide expert technical advice and undertake experiments in collaboration with researchers and other technical staff in the laboratory
demonstrate the use of scientific equipment and apparatus
analyse qualitative and quantitative tests by recording and computing relevant data following analytical tests and investigative tasks
train staff visitors and students in the safe operation of laboratory equipment
perform risk assessments and prepare safe work and maintenance procedures for equipment
undertake other duties appropriate within the classification level as required.
About you
relevant postgraduate or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
experience in research methodologies
significant experience in a similar role in a laboratory environment
significant experience preparing and running experiments
strong experience using databases and/or statistical analysis programs
ability to communicate effectively.
To keep our community safe please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff students and visitors coming to campus.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
Preemployment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required preemployment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions the University may take any necessary step including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney our shared values are trust accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion evidenced by our people and culture programs as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People women people living with a disability people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter CV and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
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For a confidential discussion about the role or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats please contact Ajaypal Singh Recruitment Operations by email to
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Applications Close
Tuesday 06 May 2025 11:59 PMRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
