Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB)
Full-time (100%), permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $98,582.63 - $107,349.47 + 17%
Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
The Floor Manager provides specialist technical support for research
activities and coordinates shared laboratory spaces, including managing shared
scientific equipment, providing safety inductions and training to staff and
students, and ensuring compliance with UQ policies and procedures and relevant
regulatory requirements. This position is based at the Institute for Molecular
Bioscience.
In this role, you will assist with implementation of safety management plans,
WHS inspections and the maintenance of standard laboratory operating
procedures and risk assessment documentation. You may provide specialist
expertise in one of the following areas: flow cytometry, infectious diseases,
cell biology, biomaterials, microscopy, animal and human ethics, OGTR (Office
of the Gene Technology Regulator) and Biosecurity requirements. You will be
part of a team that provides support to specialist facilities and services
such as PC3 laboratories, PC2 insectary, radiation safety, animal use
oversight, research chemistry, drugs and poisons, and/or support for the
central sterilising facility and QBP consumable store staff.
Key responsibilities will include:
Scientific and Technical Support Services
Manage building, floor and equipment access including providing floor
inductions to all new staff, students, visitors and contractors,
monitoring training records, and assisting supervisors with ensuring
ongoing compliance.
Procure laboratory supplies and maintain storage databases including
chemical inventory, cryo-storage and asset management.
In conjunction with the Infrastructure Manager, manage the installation
and movement of complex equipment and management of shared scientific
equipment.
Coordinate repairs, maintenance and servicing of equipment for the floor
ensuring equipment is appropriately cared for and maintained.
Conduct training for specialised equipment/facilities and laboratory
techniques and identify training gaps.
Ensure compliance of imports and exports including identifying Dangerous
Goods and coordinating transportation through registered DG shippers,
ensuring compliance to relevant guidelines such as IATA, Biosecurity and
OGTR.
Assist research staff in completing documentation or seeking specialist
advice from UQ or local experts in areas such as OGTR compliance for PC2
and PC3, biosecurity, UQ Biosafety, radiation, and human and animal
ethics.
Conduct routine and annual tasks such as asset stocktake and chemical
audits.
General laboratory maintenance including chemical spill kit and shared
consumables orders, equipment procurement, decontamination and storage of
equipment, and assisting compliance with chemical inventory and labelling
requirements.
Advise on Hazardous Chemicals legislative obligations and liaise with the
occupational health and HSW Manager where required to coordinate approvals
for use and storage of specifically listed or scheduled materials.
Build a stakeholder network and liaise regularly with internal and
external clients.
Monitor the welfare and use of animals on the floor.
Health Safety and Wellness
Participate in workplace audits and conduct workplace inspections, develop
corrective action plans and monitor their completion.
Advise staff on the requirements to conduct risk assessments and assist
staff in conducting risk assessments and accessing specialist advice where
required.
Assist with the implementation of new systems and processes as developed
by the HSW Manager and Infrastructure Manager and conduct local training
as required.
Provide training and advise on HSW compliance including the correct use of
PPE, waste management, chemical storage, managing biological hazards, and
radioactive isotope handling.
Conduct Laboratory Safety Inspections for the relevant floor and
collaborate with the HSW Manager and other Floor Managers to ensure
consistency and continual improvement.
Act as Floor Warden, First Aider and Work Health and Safety Coordinator
(WHSC)
Administration
Act as liaison between the research staff and the Institute's
Infrastructure Manager and HSW Manager, including providing after-hours
contact on a roster basis.
Participate in various committees and project teams in order to contribute
to the strategic and operational objectives of the Institute and
University.
Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside
the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff
cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a
better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research,
and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to
activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions
are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu
vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee
Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
UQ Study for Staff
On campus childcare options
Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)
Salary packaging options
About You
BSc (Hons) and 3-5 years of experience in a research laboratory, or an
equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training,
or
Ability to work under broad direction, in an efficient and well-organised
manner, exercise independent judgement, meet deadlines, follow tasks
through to completion and undertake complex problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to apply corporate procedures and policies existing
and novel situations.
Motivated to support laboratory researchers in a service role.
Extensive experience in at least one of the following areas: virology,
bacteriology, molecular biology techniques, unsealed sources of radiation,
WHS in a laboratory environment
Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply current WHS, OGTR and
Biosecurity legislative requirements
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, including
research staff and students, in the running of the Centre/Laboratory
Demonstrated experience in a commitment to excellence in OH&S and client
service
Effective written and oral communication skills
Detailed knowledge of laboratory equipment used in molecular biology,
microbiology and/or cell biology such as flow cytometry, imaging, real
time PCR
Desirable
Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field
Workplace Health and Safety and Radiation Safety certifications
Knowledge of university operating procedures
Experience in supervision of technical staff
Due to potential exposure to human and animal tissue this position may require
selective vaccinations and periodic health surveillance. Participation in an
afterhours call-out roster is required.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-
employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check,
education check, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification
etc.
Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of
this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available
for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Donna Easton at
[email protected] .
For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job
reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your
application to be considered:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You'
section
Resume
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which
recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges
which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.
Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate
their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance
relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment
that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining,
and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility
support or adjustments.
Applications close 27 January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-45947). Please
note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the end of January.
