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- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
- Academic Support Unit
- Professional Level 4
- Technical Support
- Full-Time
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- Level 4, $71,549 - $75,247 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing appointment
**The Opportunity**
Join our team in a vibrant and varied role where you'll play a key part in keeping our research and teaching facilities running smoothly! As our go-to for operations and administration support, you'll ensure that our infrastructure and equipment are always in top shape. Additionally, you'll be at the heart of our Goods Received operations, handling the delivery, receipt, and distribution of vital materials to our researchers, academic staff, and technical teams. If you're organised, proactive, and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
**Please note**, this role may require occasional travel to other UniSC campuses to provide operational support, so flexibility is essential.
**You will**
- provide technical support for the successful operation, coordination, and administration of research and teaching facilities at the UniSC Sunshine Coast campus (Sippy Downs) and nearby campuses such as the Thompson Institute;
- ensure waste management streams are efficient and compliant in research facilities. Knowledge and interpretation of acceptable disposal limits, under general direction;
- provide goods received or dispatched information and advice, guidance and information to Academic, Technical and Professional staff; and
- facilitate domestic and international packaging and sending of materials, in alignment with compliance requirements and UniSC processes.
**About you**
You will possess exceptional organisational and time management skills, with a keen eye for detail. Proactive and self-reliant, you'll take the initiative to ensure the smooth operation of our laboratories. As a natural team player, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment, consistently delivering timely client service even in fast-paced settings. Your proficiency in Microsoft Office will further enhance your ability to excel in this role.
**You will possess**:
- completion of an associate diploma with relevant work-related experience in a research, clinical or teaching laboratory, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- previous experience in research, clinical or teaching laboratories, including experience handling chemicals and biologicals, preparing general laboratory reagents, adhering to correct procedures, health and safety guidelines and laboratory practices.
- an understanding of chemical safety in a laboratory environment, including dangerous goods classes, Scheduled Medicines and Poisons, and Chemicals of Security Concern.
- effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to:
- communicate effectively verbally, in listening, and in writing;
- operate effectively both as a member of a team and independently;
- use initiative in adapting to change and new situations;
- work under general direction in a high-volume work environment.
- a current driver's licence is essential.
**Position Description**:Technician (Laboratory).pdf**
**Applications for this position close **midnight, Sunday 8 September 2024.
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Michael Nielsen
Team Leader, Research, Advanced Instrumentation and Analysis
Telephone: 07 5430 2838
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