Laboratory Technician – Flotation Chemistry

/Join a university ranked in theCollaborate with highly awarded, world-class colleaguesPlan for your future with a generous 17% superannuation allowanceBased at ourAbout UQAs part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of are available, such as:26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave17% superannuation contributions17.5% annual leave loadingHealth and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate familySalary packaging optionsAbout The Sustainable Minerals InstituteThe University of Queensland's Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) is a world-leading research institute integrating the expertise of technical, environmental and social specialists to deliver responsible resource development across the life of mine. We are dedicated to finding knowledge-based solutions to the sustainability challenges of the global minerals industry, and training the next generation of industry leaders.SMI is home to six research centres and a Centre of Excellence based in Chile. We have a strong track record in developing world leading solutions in exploration, mining, mineral processing, workplace health and safety, mine rehabilitation, social responsibility, water and energy.At SMI, we are truly independent, objective and rigorous and our researchers have experience working across the research, government and industry sectors. We offer professional development training to many of our partners and can tailor courses to suit industry trends or company needs. We offer supervision to PhD students and are proud that our alumni are now in senior roles in resource companies and government organisations around the world.SMI comprises seven major research Centres:WH Bryan Mining and Geology Research CentreJulius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research CentreCentre for Social Responsibility in MiningMinerals Industry Safety and Health CentreCentre for Mined Land RehabilitationCentre for Water in the Minerals IndustryInternational Centre of Excellence in ChileInformation about the Institute may be accessed on the Institute's web site at .The Julius Kruttschnitt Minerals Research Centre (JKMRC) is a world class provider of postgraduate education and innovative applied research in mineral processing and geometallurgy. The Centre has an outstanding international reputation as an innovator in mining and mineral processing research. It is the largest Australian research centre in this field and collaborates with major mining and mineral processing research groups worldwide.Information for Prospective StaffInformation about life at UQ including staff benefits, relocation and UQ campuses is available at -About This OpportunityThe Laboratory Technician undertakes a range of technical, operational and administrative tasks which directly support the effective operation of the JKMRC Flotation Chemistry laboratory.Key responsibilities will include:Under routine direction, assist in the conduct of experiments and research programs both in the laboratory and on mine sites, with a focus on flotation testingUndertake sample preparation and sizing of samples produced from experiments for subsequent analytical analysis.Maintain documents and records of experiments, including laboratory notebooks, research databases and registersProcure and organize maintenance of research specific equipment and consumables, in accordance with relevant University policy and proceduresDevelop, maintain and follow SOP’s and laboratory proceduresMaintain a high standard of laboratory housekeeping and manage sample receipt, storage, waste disposal and chemical inventoryAssist with the training of researchers and students in the use of laboratory equipment and operating proceduresLiaise with internal Production Centres’ staffAttend and contribute to laboratory safety meetingsThis is a full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 Months.At HEW level 4, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $71,640.06 - $75,957.51, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $83,818.87 - $88,870.29 annually. As these roles are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement.About YouWe are looking for a highly motivated, team-focused person seeking the next step in their Laboratory Technician career. This role involves working in a minerals processing laboratory, specialising in mineral flotation and Flotation Chemistry.Completion of a Diploma in Laboratory Technology; or Completion of a Certificate IV with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/trainingExperience of working in a metallurgical research laboratory and/or mine siteDocumented experience in assisting in the conduct of mineral processing specific research programsTechnical capabilities in the execution of on-site mineral processing plant sampling surveys (comminution and flotation)Experience using standard metallurgical laboratory equipment, including jaw crushers, rotary splitters, sizing equipment, batch flotation cells, laboratory ball millsDocumented experience in the procurement and maintenance of laboratory equipment and consumablesAttention to detail, ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasksAbility to work independently and exercise sound judgmentAbility to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary teamDocumented experience developing SOPs and laboratory manualsAbility to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary teamIn addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Liza Forbes . For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ sectionResumeOther InformationAt UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on . We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be , , , , or . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to .If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.Applications close Thursday 11 July 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-40124). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 15 July 2024.