Deliver high-quality technical support to researchers and students to achieve research project outcomes across the University.

• Flexible and supportive working environment with generous leave provisions
• Fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation.
• Enjoy a tropical lifestyle whilst achieving your career goals
• HEWL 5 $72,059 - $81,732 + 17% super

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is now looking to appoint a Laboratory and Technical Support Officer in Bioresources. This position is offered on a full time, continuing basis and is based at the JCU Townsville Bebegu Yumba Campus in Douglas.

How you’ll make a difference

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory and Technical Support Officer to join our close-knit team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and assistance in the daily operations of our bioresources laboratories. You will assist in the management and care of bioresources, including small animal husbandry ensuring their health and welfare are opitmised by maintaining holding facilities and adhering to stivt quanrantine measures. This role is essential to ensuring the smooth functioning of our research programs and maintaining the highest standards of laboratory practices.

What you’ll bring 

• Proven experience in a laboratory environment providing technical support to a range of clients.
• Informed analytical, judgement and problem-solving skills to evaluate shifting priorities, and decisions regarding animal welfare, ensuring the correct course of action is taken.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills including interpersonal skills, to deliver customer centric service with positive outcomes.
• General knowledge of research and animal ethics projects, timelines and standard operating procedures.

Why you’ll love working JCU?

At JCU we firmly believe that people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff. We live by our values and deliver against our Strategic Intent in an environment that values respect, excellence and delivering a sustainable future for the people of the Tropics.

We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment that values innovation and academic excellence.
• generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions
• ongoing professional and career development
• attractive options for salary packaging
• work and life balance with a 36.25 hour working week
• five weeks annual recreation leave with cash-out annual leave and time in lieu options
• 15 days personal leave
• 12 month paid parental leave
• Individual Flexibility Arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• access to online media subscriptions
• corporate discount on health insurance
• on-site facilities including medical, cafes, childcare and gymnasium

What matters to us at JCU?

Our People - Our staff, students, and the communities we serve

Our Education - Knowledge has the power to change lives

Our Place - the Tropics and beyond

Our Research - a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generation

Want to know more?

Click on Apply now and you will be redirected to the JCU Careers website.

Apply for Vacancy Reference Number 18971

For more information please contact Serrin Rowarth on 0400 541 519 or via email serrin.rowarth@jcu.edu.au