Senior Research Technician

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About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll 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’ll 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 leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including flexible start/finish times and purchased leave.
Health 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 family
Cheap parking (from just $5 a day)
Salary packaging options.
About This Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Research Technician to provide technical support to the Mass Spectrometry Facility (MSF) at the Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR). This position facilitates the development, evaluation and implementation of research projects using mass spectrometry. This is a highly specialised position that requires the incumbent to follow laboratory procedures to implement a workflow whilst relying on exceptional troubleshooting skills when issues arise.
Key responsibilities will include:
Provide analytical services to clients and collaborators, including performing qualitative and quantitative analysis of analytes by LCMS-MS.
Undertake method development and method validation for mass spectrometry and sample preparation.
Ensures a high standard of research housekeeping, waste disposal, sample storage and chemical/specimen/sample inventory management
Ensures compliance with approved ethics protocols and ISO/IEC 17025 NATA accreditation compliance.
This is a part-time (40%), fixed-term position through until December 2025. At HEW level 6, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $84,871.95 - $91,158.90, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $99,300.18 - $106,655.91 annually.
About You
Masters or higher in the field of analytical chemistry, biochemistry or similar with subsequent relevant experience (minimum of 3-4 years).
Demonstrated research-relevant knowledge and skills with expertise in a wide range of specialist and general research techniques, including sample preparation techniques for mass spectrometry workflows.
Significant experience of working in research using mass spectrometry workflows.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in relevant data processing software.
Well-developed problem-solving skills, with an ability to forward plan, prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work with a high level of adaptability, both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in troubleshooting and routine maintenance of instruments, data and database management.
Acknowledgment and/or experience of technical quality systems (e.g. ISO/IEC 17025) administrated by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).
Experience using PPMS software or equivalent core facility management software.
In 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.
Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.
Questions?
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Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
Resume.
Other Information
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Applications close Tuesday, 16 January at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-32474). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 25th January.