• Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: 2-year fixed term contract
• Remuneration: $78,130 - $88,407 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW

The 3D Culture Laboratory (3DC) operates under the Katharina Gaus Light Microscopy Facility (KGLMF). The KGLMF is a multi-user facility residing within the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre (MWAC) in the Division of Research and Enterprise at UNSW. The facility is a platform for researchers to gain access to a comprehensive suite of advanced microscopy and biological techniques, and associated expertise. The facility supports and collaborates with a variety of research groups in the Faculties of Science, Medicine and Health, and Engineering at UNSW, as well as groups at other universities, health districts and research institutes in Australia and overseas. The 3DC Laboratory is the latest addition to the KGLMF, enabling the support and acceleration of organoid and other 3D culture technologies for research and industry partners.

A Technical Officer will play a key role in supporting research projects as part of a multidisciplinary team of staff preparing and developing 3D culture technologies in a multiuser facility.

The position will provide technical assistance to researchers using the facility to design, expand and maintain organoid and 3D cultures for research projects in the fields of disease modelling, drug discovery, and personalized medicine.

The role reports to Manager of the 3D culture facility and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of practical and efficient research support to stakeholders requiring stem cell or IPSC derived organoids.
• Regular conduct of organoid production, culture, and characterisation (including but not limited to immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and western blotting).
• Positively and proactively assist in the training of staff and students in organoid methodologies through training courses and workshops.
• Contribute to the production of technical reports, as well as manuscripts for publication.
• Assist in generating a bank of characterised organoid lines from biopsies and/or brushings.
• Maintain stocks, reagents, and consumables as well as, liaise with suppliers, vendors and service engineers as required.
• Contribute to improving services, including further optimization of organoid acquisition and growth protocols, identification of clinical and molecular determinants as well as, development of protocols to engineer genetic modification in organoids.
• Proactively assist with ethics applications and progress reports for sample and project management.
• Monitor protocols, and provide problem solving related to design, implementation, and analysis or organoid cultures.

Skills and Experience

• A university degree in Science, Medical Sciences or related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training, or experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in maintaining organoid cultures.
• Experience in using and training others in molecular biology techniques and common validation methods of organoids.
• Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design, and planning as involved in developing research projects utilising organoids and reporting against milestones.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.

More Information: please see the Position Description or visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible hybrid working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements 

Contact

Amy Denney
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
e: a.denney@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11.55pm, Monday 1^st May

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.