Technical Support Officer (heo 4)

About the Role

 

The position is responsible for providing technical support to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences’ multidisciplinary undergraduate teaching and research laboratories.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

At UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences we are addressing society’s most critical and emerging health needs through quality teaching, learning and research excellence. One of seven Academic Units, UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences offers a wide range of degrees and conducts world-class research in the fields of nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, medical sciences, laboratory medicine, and food and nutrition science with a strong focus on creating positive health outcomes for communities.

Home to the University of South Australia Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre, the Quality Use of Medicines and Pharmacy Research Centre and with key research concentrations in the areas of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Education, nursing and midwifery workforce development, quality and safety, drug discovery, pharmaceutical innovation, health and disease biology, and food nutrition and health, we continue to meet community health needs and contribute to a healthier society.

Core Responsibilities 

Administer the ChemWatch system across the UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences Academics Unit, provide assistance to local users of the system and perform audits on chemicals stored within laboratories on an annual and ad-hoc basis

Administer the asset and equipment register for the Academic Unit

Prepare equipment, reagents and specimens as required, and participate in the delivery of practical sessions to support activities in undergraduate teaching laboratories across the Academic Unit. 

Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of a variety of records such as biological, cytotoxic, chemical, radiation spill kits, equipment and plant maintenance records, etc

Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of the gas cylinder register to inform condition of regulators, manifolds, gas pipes, rentals for the Academic Unit

Essential Skills and Experience 

Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant field (Laboratory Medicine, Medical Science or similar) and/or extensive knowledge and experience in coordinating, operating and maintaining laboratory facilities

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders at varying professional and academic levels, from diverse cultural backgrounds

High level of organisational ability and initiative including experience in work planning, analytical skills and prioritising to meet deadlines, often with competing demands in a complex team environment

Knowledge/Experience in operating MS Office suite and maintaining quality systems, databases, etc

Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

Flexible working conditions 

Employee assistance and development programs 

Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership 

Culture 

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.