Senior Technical Officer

• Full time, continuing position

• Join a world-class hybrid theatre research facility and support cutting-edge, preclinical translational research

• Base Salary $104,633 - $113,992 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

As a Senior Technical Officer, you will supervise the technical operations of Sydney Imaging’s Hybrid Theatre facility, including supporting the research, training, teaching and industry activities carried out using a range of preclinical models.

You will provide expert technical support and advice to researchers, students, clinicians and industry users using the hybrid theatre facility, providing collaborative research input for projects being undertaken at the work area.

Your key responsibilities include:

• working in the Sydney Imaging Core Research Facility and reporting to the Technical Facility Manager

• provide expert advice, technical and data analysis, research support and assistance to facility users and other technical staff

• manage the laboratory workplace, ensuring that the research, learning, and teaching requirements of the work area are met effectively. This includes project management, organising specific project requirements, setting up the theatre, and facilitating procedure days.

• operate the imaging equipment and other ancillary equipment to support research, training, and teaching

• ensure the laboratory is compliant with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.

• oversee the preparation of reporting and documentation, including ethics reporting for research projects that are being undertaken within the workplace.

• provide effective support to key internal and external stakeholders and effective communications channels.

About you

• tertiary qualification in a relevant field combined with relevant experience (with a preference to have prior experience in medical imaging and/or surgical theatre)

• demonstrated skills in communication and broad stakeholder management (e.g. students, academic researchers, medical professionals, veterinary experts, and commercial entities) with proven ability to apply theoretical knowledge and techniques to meet key accountabilities

• experience in working with large animals in research settings is highly desirable

• ability to manage and independently operate medical imaging equipment in the hybrid theatre facility, or willingness to learn; and ability to train staff and users to use equipment

• experience with developing research projects, experimental design and preparing ethics submissions and grant applications is highly desirable

• highly organised, experience in facility management and able to multitask and oversee several research projects simultaneously

• knowledge of laboratory biological and safety procedures, as well as an acute awareness of safety regulations

• ability to work as part of a team in an effective collaborative way

• experience in working with research data management, including managing high-end medical and imaging data management systems (e.g., ICCA (Philips IntelliSpace Critical Care and Anaesthesia system) and PACS systems such as XNAT or similar) is desirable

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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