4 - Year full time, fixed term opportunity
Opportunity to support world-leading single-cell proteomics research infrastructure
Base Salary $117,133 - $127,610 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
Sydney Mass Spectrometry (SydneyMS) is a core research facility within the DVC Research Portfolio, providing a suite of over 20 state-of-the-art mass spectrometers. SydneyMS supports research with global impact in the areas of metabolomics, lipidomics, proteomics, and mass spectrometry imaging. The facility provides best in class services to internal and external clients to the University, including industry, and across a wide range of disciplines in medical and life sciences.
As the Senior Technical Officer , you will play a key role in supporting the ACRF Single-Cell Cancer Proteomics Laboratory. The laboratory has been equipped with a comprehensive set of equipment for single cell analysis including a LMD7 microscope, a cellenONE single cell sorter, and an Orbitrap Astral Zoom mass spectrometer. You will be providing specialist technical expertise, operational oversight and advanced scientific support across these cutting-edge single-cell proteomics platforms.
Working within a collaborative research environment, you will oversee laboratory operations, undertake experimental work, support research projects, train users and researchers, and maintain sophisticated instrumentation. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality research outcomes while ensuring laboratory activities are conducted safely, efficiently and in accordance with University requirements.
Your key responsibilities
provide expert technical advice and undertake experiments in collaboration with researchers and technical staff
oversee the operation, optimisation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment




support single-cell proteomics and related research workflows across a multi-user facility
train researchers, students, staff and visitors in the safe and effective use of laboratory equipment and techniques
perform risk assessments and develop secure work and maintenance procedures for laboratory operations
manage technical information requests, quotations and support for fee-for-service and contract research activities
analyse and interpret experimental data and contribute to scientific reporting and technical documentation
coach and mentor users while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing laboratory environment
ensure compliance with work health and safety requirements and maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment
About you
Required
demonstrated experience supporting or undertaking LCMS research within proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics
proven experience operating, troubleshooting, optimising and maintaining mass spectrometry and/or liquid chromatography instrumentation, particularly nanoflow LCs and orbitrap mass spectrometers within life or medical sciences research settings
experience working within a multi-user laboratory environment, including vendor liaison and equipment coordination
demonstrated ability to deliver specialised technical training and support to other researchers, users and staff
strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills,



with the ability to manage competing priorities
excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships
a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Desired
demonstrated experience supporting or undertaking LCMS research within proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, for single-cell and/or spatial omics analysis
knowledge and practical experience in optical light microscopy, especially in the area of laser capture microdissection
knowledge and practical experience in cell sorting and flow cytometry
knowledge and practical experience in data analysis and data visualisation, especially in the use of R
a PhD in biomedical research that was heavily based on mass spectrometry-based Omics analysis
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
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.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet thes
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📌 Senior Technical Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 usyd
📍 New South Wales