Technical Officer, Biologics Quality Control – Sydney, NSW (Full‑time, 2‑year fixed‑term contract)

The Opportunity

- Exposure to a sophisticated, diverse research facility.
- Full‑time (35 hrs/week) | 2‑year fixed‑term contract.
- Annual salary $108,021 + $115,233 + 17% super.

The Recombinant Products Facility provides services and training in the production and purification of biologics (including proteins, nucleic acids and bacteriophage). The Facility manages and operates state‑of‑the‑art equipment including microbial fermentation, cell culture, mid‑stream processing (TFF, process chromatography, HPLC) and a range of analytical equipment. It operates under an ISO9001‑accredited Quality Management System.

In this role you will provide professional and technical support through the conduct of In‑Process Control and final Quality Control analyses for biologics, plasmid DNA (pDNA), and protein products used in research and pre‑clinical studies within a regulated workplace. You will also liaise with RPF staff to coordinate analytical requirements across projects and develop processes for QC requests and analytical tracking systems. The role contributes specialist knowledge in biologics analytics across a diverse portfolio of projects undertaken within the Facility.

Reports to the Senior Technical Officer and has no direct reports.

Why UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact.

Benefits Include

- Flexible working arrangements




- Additional Christmas shutdown leave
- Access to UNSW staff benefits and discounts
- Affordable on‑campus parking

Your Skills and Experience Will Include

- A degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology or a related area and/or relevant experience.
- Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, including cloning, plasmid characterisation, and gene expression analysis, would be highly regarded.
- Experience performing and interpreting analytical assays for the quality and quantity assessment of protein and/or pDNA, including HPLC. Experience in techniques used for protein and/or pDNA production/purification would be advantageous.
- Managing the maintenance, operation, and user training of specialised laboratory instruments within a laboratory setting, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and technical learning.
- Work within a documented Quality Management System and/or Good Manufacturing Practice environment.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
- Ability to conduct independent laboratory work with limited supervision, with a strong attention to detail and a rigorous approach to experiment design, documentation and analysis of results.




- Ability to work collaboratively and productively in a team, including across disciplines and with external partners.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to liaise with a diverse group of individuals, interpret and present analytical results, and write scientific reports.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To Apply

Please submit your CV, cover letter and responses addressing the required Skills and Experience criteria. Applications that do not include all requested documentation may not be considered.

Pre‑Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre‑employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right‑to‑work verification and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Contact

Shiree Thomas – Talent Acquisition Partner – e:

Applications close: 11:55pm, Sunday 2nd August 2026

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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📌 Technical Officer, Biologics Quality Control (City of Sydney)
🏢 UNSW
📍 City of Sydney