An exciting opportunity exists for a Laboratory Technical Officer, to join the to the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) Laboratory Unit. The SCHI Laboratory Technical Officers' role is primarily to support and maintain the safe and efficient operations of SCHI research laboratories, associated equipment and contribute to the success of laboratory-based research activities. The role will support and actively contribute to a culture of safety, aid in risk management processes, and engage in supporting the development and evaluation of a range of laboratory-focused technical procedural processes, services, protocols, and associated training. This role acts under the general direction, guidance and instruction provided by the SCHI Laboratory Manager.

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assist in developing, carrying out and supervising the operation of specialist research laboratory equipment with the Laboratory Manager.
• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services, and workplaces.
• Support the Laboratory Manager in performing laboratory and equipment inductions, and safety training, to ensure ongoing user competency.
• Liaise with equipment suppliers and academics/researchers to ensure the safe usage of precision research and laboratory equipment and organise any necessary maintenance in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager.

Salary between $76 906 - $98 377 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (PO2) (temporary position available for 12 months). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers .

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

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