Technical Officer (Chemistry Research)

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is located in the heart of Sydney's creative and digital precinct. UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are known for our industry focus, practice-based teaching and learning, real world research and our location. With state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, we're preparing students to become global thinkers, leaders and innovators.

About the Role

TheFaculty of Scienceis currently recruiting forTechnical Officer (Chemistry Research)to join a team of chemistry and physics technical specialists to manage world class research facilities that support high quality, innovative programs of research.

The Technical Officer (Chemistry Research) is responsible for providing technical assistance to the Faculty of Science to achieve its teaching and research objectives in the chemistry discipline. The role supports laboratory equipment in the Chemistry Research laboratories as well as laboratory safety.

Based on our Sydney Campus, in our Laboratories, this position plays an important role in providing technical support to the operation of chemical research laboratories. The Technical Officer will be responsible for maintaining and training of laboratory equipment used in Chemistry Research laboratories.

If successful for this role, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct laboratory and equipment inductions
• Conduct and coordinate training in laboratory equipment and procedures in Chemistry Research laboratories.
• Provide competency-based training and booking access administration, maintaining operating procedures, and training records.
• Ensure laboratories comply with health and safety requirements and conduct regular laboratory inspections.
• Maintain chemical inventories and safe storage locations used in chemical research.

With examples from your previous work experience, please outline, in a separate document, how you meet the following six (6) key selection criteria points below:

1. Demonstrated computer skills in commonly used programs in the Microsoft suite, such as Microsoft Word and email as well as experience with analytical instrumentation software.
2. Ability to instruct and train researchers and students on specialised scientific equipment and instrumentation.
3. Ability to apply and contribute to development, maintenance, and review of standard operating procedures.
4. Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment/instruments relevant to inorganic and organic Chemistry Research laboratories e.g., analytical instruments, glove boxes, Schlenk lines, vacuum systems, freeze dryers and rotary evaporators.
5. Demonstrated experience with implementing Health and Safety in a laboratory including conducting Health and Safety Work inspections and experience with handling hazardous chemicals including gases.
6. Demonstrated ability to solve problems.

Remuneration and Benefits

Base Salary Range: $78,667 to $89,995 pa (HEW 5)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range ofEmployee Benefitsinclude flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position isfull-timeand the appointment will be made ona continuing basis.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website. Here you can download:

• full details of the application process;
• a copy of the position statement; and
• information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includesIRC272120 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Kate Williams in the UTS Recruitment Team via ***********@uts.edu.au .

Closing Date: Thursday 14th March 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.