Research Technician - Analytical Chemistry & Metabolomics CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia.
We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
The opportunity Apply your knowledge of analytical chemistry & metabolomics techniques in a varied role Play a key role in assisting a portfolio of real-impact research projects and lab work! Enhance your career with the talented & supportive team at CSIRO – Australia's National Science Agency! We are currently seeking a motivated Research Technician, with practical/applied experience and an interest to advance their skills in analytical chemistry & metabolomics through exciting R&D projects, to join our CSIRO 'Biotic Interactions' research group in a multi-faceted role! In this hands-on, lab-based role, you will play a key role in assisting the team with generating and processing metabolomics data, planning and executing data analysis, and using your knowledge & experience to develop new analytical methods & protocols, as well as to perform various general laboratory practices to ensure the lab is well-equipped and safely maintained to efficiently deliver on project timelines.
Your duties will include: Generating and processing metabolomics data with a primary focus on purification, quantification and characterisation of microbial (and plant) extracts.
Planning and executing analysis, interpreting and communicating research, presenting at project meetings, and working with other team members & collaborators to achieve objectives, including contributing to reports or scientific publications.
Developing new analytical methods and protocols for the purification of natural products.
Performing instrument maintenance, calibration, and developing safety work instructions for safe instrument operation.
Maintaining and improving metabolomic in-house database.
Performing roles for general laboratory functioning such as ordering goods, and ensuring laboratory equipment is maintained in a clean and serviceable condition, and meeting HSE & PC2 compliance.
Participating in planning experiments and accepting responsibility for scheduling and completing parts of the project, including experimental design, data collection and analysis, and delivery.
Salary: AU$93 K – AU$105 K pa + up to 15.4% superannuation Tenure: Specified Term until 30 June 2027; Full-time Reference: 97746 To be considered you will need: Minimum qualification of Bachelor's Degree in Science, ideally in Biological Chemistry or a relevant discipline, and demonstrated evidence of at least few years of relevant post degree work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in analytical chemistry, and targeted/untargeted metabolomics techniques.
Demonstrated experience in general laboratory maintenance including ordering of supplies and the calibration/maintenance of equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills for HSE and PC2 compliance.
Demonstrated ability to work independently under minimal supervision while contributing to overall team performance, and proven ability to meet performance deadlines during the course of the project.
Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, including proven ability to present outcomes of scientific research in reports and/or publications.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including with a broad range of people from varying research backgrounds.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be either an: Australian or New Zealand Citizen; Australian Permanent Resident; or Australian Temporary Resident, currently residing in Australia, with an existing valid visa and unrestricted work rights for the duration of the term (at least until June 2027) and no requirement for visa sponsorship.
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
How to apply Please apply online, and provide a CV and a detailed cover letter, responding to each of the selection criteria in detail , that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Please attach your selection criteria responses to your cover letter as one document.
6 October 2024, 11:00pm AEST We encourage early applications as we will be reviewing applications as they come through.
CSIRO reserves the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date, if we find our desired candidate and/or if required.
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