Senior Technical Officer - Magnetic Resonance

• Part time (0.6 FTE), fixed term until 27th December 2027
• Exciting opportunity to support world-class research infrastructure and advanced magnetic resonance technologies
• Base Salary $117,133 + 17% superannuation – Pro-Rata to 0.6FTE

Sydney Analytical is the largest facility of its kind in Australia, with new leading-edge equipment for vibrational and X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray and light scattering, drug discovery and magnetic resonance. We provide equipment access and expert technical guidance to support researchers’ most challenging problems. In addition to our main characterisation methods, we offer precision cutting and polishing, high-temperature thermal analysis and customised controlled environment options.

As the Senior Technical Officer - Magnetic Resonance, you will play a critical role in supporting the operation, development and optimisation of advanced magnetic resonance facilities that underpin cutting-edge research and teaching activities. Working within Sydney Analytical, you will provide expert technical support, training and advice to researchers, students and academic staff, ensuring the successful delivery of research projects and laboratory-based learning.

You will oversee the day-to-day management of specialised magnetic resonance instrumentation and laboratory facilities, contribute to the design and implementation of experimental protocols, and drive best-practice laboratory operations. You will also play an important role in maintaining safe, compliant and efficient research environments while fostering collaborative relationships across a diverse research community

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• collaborate with other professional and academic staff to provide user support and advice across a range of specialist equipment focussed on small molecule and chemical applications of solution-state NMR spectroscopy.
• support the day-to-day operational aspects of Sydney Analytical laboratory equipment
• provide sound, expert technical support and advice to researchers and students using the research facilities, aiding the research and teaching work and providing collaborative research input for projects being undertaken by the work area
• ensure the laboratory is properly maintained and compliant with Workplace Health and Safety requirements

• a keen interest and experience in the support of a vast range of NMR equipment
• excellent communication skills and a passion for training new users in specialised equipment
• tertiary qualifications in Chemistry, Engineering or Physics
• postgraduate qualifications utilising NMR applications preferred
• working knowledge of safety regulations and experience in implementing safety procedures in a multiuser environment
• advanced computer skills, including high level knowledge of commercial NMR software, data analytics and workflow technologies.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey Recruitment Operations by email to kale.claffey@sydney.edu.au