Address- Full time, fixed term role until April 2025, based in Narrabri
- Excellent opportunity to provide technical and research support in the laboratory, glasshouses, field and TSS managed spaces
- Base Salary $77,144 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Central Operations Services (COS) team is looking for a highly motivated and self-driven Technical Assistant to join their high performing team. In this role, you will be utilizing your technical skills to provide research assistance in the laboratory, glasshouses, field and TSS managed spaces.
You will prepare and assist with experiments and practicals. You may also assist with the collection and analysis of data.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- provide technical support and research assistance to staff, students, researchers, and other technical staff in the laboratory, glasshouses, field and TSS managed spaces.
- prepare the laboratory for experiments, practicals, and tutorials in accordance with scientific protocols
- assist with experiments in collaboration with researchers, students, and/or other technical staff
- train staff, visitors, and students in the safe operation of laboratory equipment
- undertake or coordinate cleaning and sterilisation of laboratory items, materials, tools, and equipment
- maintain laboratory supplies and equipment, including coordinating maintenance and repairs
- assist with the safe and appropriate storage and disposal of hazardous substances
- support the maintenance of a clean and safe laboratory land TSS managed spaces environment, compliant with health and safety requirements
- assist with the preparation of diverse scientific documentation and applications, including data collection and analysis
- undertake other duties and projects appropriate within the classification level as required.
About you
- demonstrated experience using databases and/or statistical analysis programs
- demonstrated experience within a laboratory
- experience implementing safety requirements
- experience with handling hazardous substances.
Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.
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