Address- Casual Technical Officer position within the Clinical Biology Team with the opportunity to progress - initial casual position with the potential transition to fixed term
- Casual HEW 5 salary + 11% superannuation
- Onsite based in Melbourne at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About You
The Technical Officer will be responsible for maintaining and demonstrating the operation of laboratory equipment and instruments while also providing technical support to staff and students.
Under the guidance of the Technical Coordinator, the incumbent will be expected to ensure timely maintenance of the laboratories and support the adoption and implementation of OHS standards, ensuring delivery of client-centric, professional service.
Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Under general direction from the Technical Coordinator, maintain and coordinate the day-to-day operational activities and functions within the Hematology laboratories and as required in other STEM laboratories and workspaces.
- Under direction of the Technical Coordinator, develop, maintain, and implement required documentation such as but not limited to SOPs, SWIs, technical training material, equipment RAs, chemical registers, etc., ensuring they are available to users of the laboratories or workspaces.
- Demonstrate the use of equipment, instruments or tools as required, provide advice, training and induction for relevant spaces and equipment.
- Provide technical assistance and agile day-to-day general advice, training to space users on but not limited to purchasing, equipment/instruments and appropriate laboratory practices and processes in a timely, client-centric manner. This includes the provision of inductions for all users of the workspaces and accurately documenting these events.
- Work with the Technical Coordinator to ensure all infrastructure (i.e., equipment, instruments, tools, digital components) within the laboratory or workspaces are bookable, well maintained, regularly serviced and documented as part of a maintenance schedule and preventative maintenance plan.
To be successful in this position, you'll have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Haematology or a related discipline and/or relevant experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in hematology. Experience in Transfusion Science and/or experience in a teaching laboratory setting would be preferred.
- Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining laboratory-based instruments and equipment relevant to Hematology laboratories and generating appropriate operating and safety documentation.
- Proven track record of building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including understanding and embracing a client focused framework.
- Demonstrated understanding of current OH&S legislation with knowledge of other field or industry regulations or standards related to the field within the scope of the service area.
- Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with a diverse range of people from various backgrounds.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College
STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industries.
STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.
The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.
Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.
Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College's inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community of achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria's first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.
STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.
We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Thuong Mai via email **********@rmit.edu.au
Position Description - Technical Officer, Clinical Biology
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