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Form of work The School of Medical and Health Sciences at Edith Cowan University (ECU) offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. Academics in the School are involved in research and teaching relating to a wide range of health disciplines.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated laboratory assistant/technician for appointment to our technical support team. The role is responsible for the delivery of laboratory advice and support services in both research and teaching laboratories and contributes to the provision of a safe laboratory environment for students and staff in the Medical Sciences programs within the School.
Our ideal candidates will have:
1. Demonstrable technical skills and experience in preparing for laboratory sessions and maintaining equipment particularly associated with anatomy, physiology, and genetic teaching and /or experience providing technical support in a medical research environment including PC2 Laboratories.
2. Strong Occupational Safety and Health awareness with a demonstrated ability in the safe handling of hazardous substances and biological waste.
3. Excellent customer service and communication skills
4. Tertiary qualifications in Laboratory Techniques desirable but not necessary, the equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of relevant qualifications and experience would be considered favourably.
Candidates will undergo a medical assessment with a medical practitioner to ensure that they are able to safely undertake all the tasks inherent in the role.
You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.
ECU is a smoke-free environment.
Benefits & Remuneration
This full time, permanent position attracts remuneration of $69,152 - $73,652 pa (paid in proportion to hours worked) plus 17% University superannuation contribution. ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances. For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Future Staff website.
Contact
Interested applicants are welcome and encouraged to contact Justine Thompson on 6304 2275 for more information and to discuss this opportunity.
Closing Date
Applications close on Sunday 4th December 2022 at 11.30pm WST
How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for
this position, with particular reference to the four (4) criteria above (1 – 2 pages only)
PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THIS IS AN ONGOING POSITION, APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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