(HEO7) $98,343 to $109,989 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.
Full-time, continuing position.
We are seeking a motivated, capable and skilled technician with experience in providing specialist laboratory and technical support to the South Australian Regional Facility for Molecular Ecology and Evolution (SARFMEE).
The Technical Services Team delivers outstanding support to students, academics and researchers for enhancing education and research output. We provide a platform for collaboration across the University, broad industry involvement and community engagement through focused customer service based on exceptional personnel skills and expertise.
The Technical team Life and Earth Sciences support the internationally acclaimed and contemporary disciplines of molecular & cellular biology; ecology & environmental sciences; geology & earth sciences and genetics & evolution, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate education, training and research with both national relevance and global outreach and networks in the public and private sectors.
Working under limited direction the Specialist Technical Officer supports a broad range of activities related to the operation, management and maintenance of the South Australian Regional Facility for Molecular Ecology and Evolution (SARFMEE), a facility supporting internal and external clients. The position is responsible for supervision and training of research staff and students in laboratory safety, molecular biological and bioinformatic procedures, management of the facility’s finances, maintenance of laboratory resources and technical developments. The Specialist Technical Officer maintains accurate records of all related infrastructure and assets, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Wellbeing and legislative requirements.
To be successful you will need:
- Extensive experience of molecular biological technology and knowledge of molecular systematics, particularly that appropriate to the application of the various molecular technologies
- Demonstrated experience in managing laboratory resources and financial accounts
- Demonstrated verbal and written interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain key relationships with a diverse range of staff, students and volunteers, including the provision of practical training.
- Demonstrated ability to perform complex technical procedures without direct supervision and an aptitude for laboratory investigations and quality control
- Demonstrated experience of safety and regulatory requirements and application of these in a research environment
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a thriving centre of learning, teaching and research in a vast range of science and engineering disciplines. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers.
Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au
How To Apply
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description document.
Applications close: 11:55pm (ACDT), 11th March 2025.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Ilse Scharfbillig
Technical Team Leader-Life & Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Technical Services
E: ilse.scharfbillig@adelaide.edu.au
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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