Science Technician , Agriculture And Fisheries

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We are looking for a Science Technician to join the Animal Biosecurity and Welfare team in Biosecurity Queensland.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
Classification TO3
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/541454/24
Closing date 12-Feb-2024
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Contact person Heidi Nugent
Contact details Phone: 07 3270 9652
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As our Science Technician, you will:

• Work independently but under direction, to conduct laboratory-based scientific technical tasks that support a team undertaking delivery of scientific diagnostic and pharmaceutical service.
• As relevant, routine tasks undertaken independently
• Accurately perform routine tasks in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols or methodologies to support the generation of valid data and ongoing compliance with relevant quality standards (quality management system), proficiency testing programs, laboratory accreditations (Australian Code of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) and Biosecurity Containment level 2), workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements and legislative obligations.

• Manage own work priorities to ensure assigned tasks are undertaken efficiently and effectively to meet project/team aims and deliverables.
• Undertake data collation and presentation including performing associated calculations and fundamental data analysis and interpretation under supervision to support project/team deliverables. Where relevant, communicate findings within the scientific community via conference presentations.
• Where relevant, develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to achieve project tasks. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure requests, queries and concerns are managed in accordance with SOPs/guidelines to achieve clear, timely and accurate information flow, including (where relevant) compliance with commercial in-confidence and privacy standards.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement, validation, and currency of scientific practices within work area by demonstrating active problem solving and contributing to updating of relevant SOPs, protocols and methodologies.
• Support effective teamwork by contributing positively to group tasks and providing guidance to new/inexperienced colleagues. Where required, this may include overseeing and/or quality assuring the work of other team members (e.g. TO2 Science Technicians, volunteers) to ensure tasks are undertaken correctly and safely.
• Through participation in an active professional development program, develop and maintain own contemporary awareness and understanding of developments in relevant scientific field(s) and/or technical methodologies.

Position specific information:

• You will be required to maintain an appropriate level of fitness and dexterity and promptly notify your manager of any injury, illness or loss of capacity to undertake standard physical tasks safely and efficiently.

Mandatory requirements:

• The successful applicant must hold a mandatory Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Biological Science from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent academic qualifications.
• Vaccination or immunity to Q Fever will be mandatory. Commitment to obtain vaccination or evidence of prior vaccination will be required prior to starting with Biosecurity Queensland.

You may also have:

• Previous laboratory experience
• Previous experience within a pharmaceutical type of laboratory.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• An intermediate level of computer skills and literacy

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/541454/24
Closing Date: Monday, 12 February 2024
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