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Scientific Attendant (Wash-up and Sterilisation)

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Feb 21, 2019

Job Details

Job summary

The Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) works to understand the development, organisation and function of the brain. We aim to understand the neural circuits in the brain, how their function results in behavioural outcomes, and how dysfunction of these circuits leads to disorders such as dementia, Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia. We aim to (1) Develop novel therapeutic approaches to treat disorders of neural function and (2) Use our understanding of brain function to improve learning in classrooms and in the workplace.

Established in 2003, QBI is housed on the St Lucia campus of UQ. It is home to more than 450 staff and students, including 41 group leaders.

Over the past decade QBI has become known as one of the world's leading neuroscience research institutes. It played a key role in contributing to UQ attaining the highest possible score of 5 for neuroscience, in both the 2010, 2012, and 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) reviews, one of only two universities in Australia to achieve this.

Information about the Institute may be accessed on the Institute's web site at www.qbi.uq.edu.au  

The role

The successful appointee will assist in the Wash-up and Sterilisation Facility of the Queensland Brain Institute.  This will involve duties such collecting, washing and sterilisation of plastic and glassware, experimental materials and laboratory media. The successful candidate will also be responsible for organising supply and laundering of laboratory coats, general maintenance of laboratory area to ensure a safe and clean working environment and assistance in media preparation area as required. 

The person

You should have relevant experience or posess an equivalent combination of experience and training. The appointee is expected to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a flexible, efficient and well-organised manner.  You should also a high level of interpersonal skills, strict adherence to set procedures and good attention to detail.  Experience in a laboratory sterilisation facility will be highly regarded.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University's Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to hr.qbi@uq.edu.au  

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 12 months at HEW Level 3. The remuneration package will be in the range $55,068 - $60,936 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 9.5% (total package will be in the range $60,299 - $66,724 p.a.).

The University of Queensland also offers other competitive options including salary sacrificing, on campus childcare, leave packaging and discounted private health insurance as well as many other benefits.

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Janette Zlamal on +61 7 3346 6300 or j.zlamal@uq.edu.au

You must have valid Australian work rights to apply for this role. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Company

Global Academy Jobs works with over 250 universities worldwide to promote academic mobility and international research collaboration. Global problems need international solutions. Our jobs board and emails reach the academics and researchers who can help.

"The globalisation of higher education continues apace, driving in turn the ongoing development of the global knowledge economy, striving for solutions to the world’s problems and educating a next generation of leaders and contributors."

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