Address Classification: ANU Officer 4/5 (Technical)Salary package: $71,854 - $86,545 per annum plus 17% SuperannuationTerm: Full-Time, ContinuingPosition description and selection criteria: 555104-ANUO4.5 Technical Officer_BSB.pdf
The Position
The Technical Services Officer will work under the broad direction of the Divisional Senior Technical Officer at the Division of Biomedical Science and Biochemistry within the Research School of Biology. This position will have close working relationships with members of the Division's technical support and administration teams, and liaise closely with the Head of the Division, Group Leaders, academic staff, and senior research and technical professional staff across the school to ensure the safe operation, maintenance, and development of the Division's laboratories and animal facilities, and animal care and husbandry.
Technical Services Officer will be responsible for caring for, and managing, the Xenopus laevis and rodent colonies used in research by the Division; maintaining, monitoring, purchasing, and operating equipment or consumables essential for providing animal care; cage clean-up and servicing; autoclaving; waste treatment and waste disposal; and ensuring regulatory compliance related to animal care, biosecurity or ethics. The role includes operating and maintaining a range of scientific equipment and providing general technical support, or assisting the technical support team with their routine tasks.
The Person
The Research School of Biology is looking for a team member with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and clients. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key. The person should have a caring attitude towards research animals.
The School
The Research School of Biology (RSB) carries out research and teaching in a wide range of biological and biomedical sciences and is housed in multiple buildings on the University's Acton Campus.
The College
The ANU College of Science encompasses the disciplines of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to many cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities.
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For further information please contact,Divisional Senior Technical Officer, Farid Rahimi, T: +61 2 6125 2851, E: farid.rahimi@anu.edu.au
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above-listed details.
Application information
To apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
A statement addressing the selection criteria.
A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
Other documents, if required.
Applicants who do not respond to the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Closing date: 15 March 2024
