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- Salary Package: Level 4 from $74,062 to $79,823 p.a., plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Pro rata for part-time
- Appointment Type: Full-time or Part-time (full time equivalent) fixed term for 2 years
- Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde)
is seeking an experienced and service focused Technical Assistant to join our newly established . In this varied and interesting role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide support for biofoundry activities across the full research and service delivery lifecycles to ensure its smooth running and operation.
Reporting to the Chief Scientist, you will:
Provide technical and operational support to the biofoundry across the full research and service delivery lifecycles
Assist in the demonstration of experiments and/or equipment
Maintain equipment and procure consumables required for the conduct of experiments
Contribute to the capture and update of biofoundry asset records on University systems
Assist in the development, implementation, maintenance, and review of WHS in laboratories, ensuring safe work protocols and documentation are maintained
Conduct inductions and training for laboratory equipment
About You
You will be adaptable, enthusiastic, and well organised. You will enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, keen to learn new skills and to contribute actively to a diverse range of research projects.
About Us
Located at and within the , the is a high-throughput strain engineering facility with a highly automated workflow (also known as a biofoundry). This means rather than having a researcher building one strain at a time manually, the same researcher could build hundreds or thousands of strains in parallel using robotic platforms. The is capable of synthesizing complete eukaryotic chromosomes and consists of modular robotic platforms capable of automated construction and analysis of synthetic microbial strains.
We welcome and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We value a diverse research environment. If you are interested in the role but you are not sure you have all the necessary skills, please apply and let us decide.
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the on offer.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet the selection criteria below:
Essential:
Certificate IV, Diploma or similar qualification and work-related experience or equivalent relevant education, training and/or experience. A degree is preferred.
Experience delivering Technical Support to clients and/or stakeholders in a laboratory environment
Aptitude and desire to learn new skills
Knowledge and skills in basic molecular biology/microbiology laboratory research
Professional presentation and strong interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills including successfully planning, prioritisation, initiating action and follow up
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues with equipment
Experience working in a team-based environment with the ability to relate to and engage with other staff.
Desirable:
Specialist knowledge or experience in synthetic biology or working in a biofoundry environment
Role Enquiries: Dr Briardo Llorente, Chief Scientific Officer at briardo.llorente@mq.edu.au.
Applications Close: Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at 11:59PM (AEDT)
*Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship and the successful applicant must have work rights in Australia*
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