Senior Research Officer - Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute - ResearchCareer
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First listed on: 28 August 2017
Senior Research Officer
Help the 3.7 million Australians affected by cardiovascular disease
World class research institute
Inner city location close to public transport
About Us
How often do you look at the world with a new perspective? At the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute we do it every day. It’s in our DNA, our culture, our attitude and our approach.
In 2016, the Victor Chang Institute established a Cardiovascular Research Innovation Centre, comprised of seven cutting-edge facilities including Metabolomics. The Metabolomics Research Laboratory comprises the following Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry instrumentation:
- Agilent 1290 Infinity II UHPLC-SCIEX TripleTOF 6600
- Agilent 1290 Infinity II UHPLC-Agilent QQQ 6470A
- Agilent 1290 Infinity UHPLC-Agilent QQQ 6490A
- Agilent 1290 Infinity II UHPLC-Agilent QQQ 6495B
- Agilent 1290 Infinity II UHPLC-Agilent IM-Q-TOF 6560
Our Values
To achieve excellence in research
To demonstrate creativity in the pursuit of scientific discovery
To act with honesty, integrity and fairness at all times
To undertake research that has significant impact and makes a difference
To promote a sense of teamwork and collegiality amongst staff and collaborators
At the Victor Chang Institute we strive to ensure our staff and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity and gender equity and promotes flexible working arrangements for staff to balance working requirements and personal needs.
Come and work with us and help us make a difference.
This role
The Senior Research Officer is an important part of our new Metabolomics Research Facility.
In this role you will, ensure the effective and timely operation of analytical equipment and instrumentation within the Laboratory; enable the training of new users and engage with and facilitate their research. This position reports to the Head – Metabolomics (A/Prof Mark Hodson).
The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Ensure the smooth operation of the metabolomics laboratory, including organising maintenance under current service contracts, ordering of chemicals, consumables, etc.
Quantitative analysis of various metabolite classes by UHPLC-MS/MS and qualitative analysis by UHPLC-Q-ToF-MS
Provision of analytical expertise to NSW cardiovascular researchers
Training of staff and/or postgraduate students in analytical methods
Compiling and devising SOPs and methodological workflows
We would like to meet you if you meet the following selection criteria:
Essential
BSc in the field of analytical (bio)chemistry and a minimum of five years' relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of chromatographic and mass spectrometric principles, technologies and system maintenance
A solid understanding and demonstrated knowledge and experience of modern analytical techniques for the analysis of biological samples
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of biochemical/metabolite analysis and routine analysis with LC-MS/MS systems
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of method development and validation
Demonstrated experience in operating in a dynamic and diverse workplace and the ability to provide advice and training in the analytical aspects of metabolomics analysis
A proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different disciplines, with highly developed interpersonal skills
High level oral and written communication skills
An ability to work in an efficient and well-organised manner under pressure
Reliability, flexibility, adaptability and success in multi-tasking
A strong desire for professional development and to improve technical skill-base
An ability to manage and organise staff/students and analytical instrument resources.
Preferred
MSc/PhD in the field of analytical (bio)chemistry or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of discovery analysis with LC-MS systems (e.g. IM; Q-TOF)
Laboratory management experience
Biological/medical research experience
Experience with the generation and statistical analysis of 'omics' data.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must consist of the following documents:
Covering Letter
A statement specifically addressing each of the Selection Criteria in detail
Resumé/Curriculum Vitae
Applications received without all documents detailed above will be deemed incomplete and will not be accepted or processed for further consideration.
Applications close on 30 September 2017.
SALARY
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience with salary packaging and superannuation options also available.
TERMS OF POSITION
This position is a three year renewable appointment.
How to apply:
For further information about the role, please visit our website - www.victorchang.edu.au
If you would like to apply for this role, please send your cover letter, CV, selection criteria and contact details for three referees to recruitment@victorchang.edu.au
Closing date:
30th September 2017
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