Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences Full-time (100%), fixed-term position until 31/03/2027 Base salary will be in the range $80,523.29 - $89,505.38 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5) Based at our Long Pocket Campus location About This Opportunity In this role, you will support world leading research on Food and Beverage Technology in supporting development of premium foods and beverages. The position is with the Centre for Nutrition and Food Science of Queensland Alliance or Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI). As a research technician within QAAFI, you will provide technical expertise in compositional analysis of food products and work collaboratively to support strategic and applied research projects within the Trailblazer funded FaBA research program, support delivery of impactful outcomes and strengthen engagement with industry partners. Key responsibilities will include: Coordinate and perform technical aspects of food compositional analysis. Assists in the design of research studies, under supervision of senior staff. Develop and improve methods to efficiently evaluate grain compositional factors that affect processing, end-use, nutritional quality of oats for a range of oat-based products. Applies and instruct other on the application of specialist research skills, including sample preparation of food products for chemical analysis, physico-chemical properties of grain flours and quality of oat-based products. Assists in the conduct of complex experiments, involving identifying and measuring key quality-determining components in oat-based products. Designs and conducts shelf-life testing of food products. Maintenance and troubleshooting issues with scientific equipment. Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family UQ Study for Staff Free onsite parking Salary packaging options About You Essential: Completion of a degree level qualification in Science, Food Science and Technology, Cereal Chemistry or equivalent; or completion of a Diploma with relevant work experience. Demonstrated experience in addressing quality of cereals, preferable related to the grain composition, physico-chemical properties for end-use food products. Experience with laboratory techniques such as dough rheology, grain quality-related laboratory protocols. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently on routine laboratory tasks. Excellent oral and written communication skills, well-organised, methodical and self-motivated Desirable: Experience with oat or rice quality evaluation (milling, cooking, sensory, eating or nutritional quality) Experience in shelf-life testing of food products Previous experience in a similar research support or technical role. Experience in microbial quality control The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and others as required. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Thoa Nguyen at thoa.nguyen@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section Resume Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments. Applications close Wednesday, 25th June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52297). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing 7th July 2025.