Advanced Research Technician/technical Officer – Proteomics
UQ Saint Lucia, Queensland
Job Description
HEW level 6
Fixed-term position for up to 2 years
Closing date: Tuesday 18th April 2023 at 11.00pm AEST (R-23737)
About This Opportunity
The Advanced Research Technician/Technical Officer provides specialist research/technical support to Proteomics workflow at Queensland Metabolomics and Proteomics (Q-MAP) facility.
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Research Technician/Technical Officer to apply their subject matter expertise and advanced knowledge of Proteomics, and high level of automation to the Queensland Metabolomics and Proteomics (Q-MAP) team and/or research projects and other work undertaken by the research team.
Key responsibilities will include:
Core
Provide analytical services to clients and collaborators, including performing qualitative and quantitative, analysis of proteins by LCMS
Undertake method development and method validation for mass spectrometry and sample preparation
Ensure high quality scientific data collection and maintain detailed, accurate and up to date record of experiments or analyses performed in a laboratory notebook
Devise, document and compile Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and methodological work flows for analytics including sample preparation and instrument operation – suitable for NATA and ISO9001 accreditation
Keep in phase with academic and industry literature on the latest advancements in methodology and technology that can be adapted in the Node to increase qualitative and quantitative throughput and standards
Maintain an up-to-date chemical manifest and a freezer/frozen sample inventory
Contribute to progress reports to Proteomics Australia and Queensland Metabolomics and Proteomics (Q-MAP)
Provide general laboratory support, including ordering and maintaining consumables
Safety
Ensures a high standard of research housekeeping, waste disposal, sample storage and chemical/specimen/sample inventory management
Assists with developing a proactive safety culture and implement continuous improvement
Other duties, as reasonable directed by the supervisor
This role is subject to The University’s .
About You
Master or higher in the field of analytical chemistry, biochemistry or similar, with subsequent relevant experience and extensive technical experience in analytics; OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Sound understanding of scientific experiments and modern analytical techniques
Excellent level communication skills
Sound organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritise own workload, work independently and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Completion of relevant postgraduate degree by research in analytical chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, or a related discipline – particularly in metabolomics; with extensive hands-on experience on LCMS.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in
chromatography and mass spectrometry principles and techniques the analysis of proteins and validation routine targeted and untargeted proteomics analysis using LC-MS; and the use of relevant data processing software troubleshooting and routine maintenance of instruments data and database management.
What We Can Offer
This is a full-time (100%) fixed-term position for up to 2 years at HEW level 6 .
The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $84,871.95 – $91,158.90 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $99,300.18 – $106,655.91 per annum.
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Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Dr Esteban Marcellin Saldana –
For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
Resume
About the Selection Process
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline, or their application will not be accepted.
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