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The Opportunity

• Are you experienced in protein crystallisation and characterisation?
• Collaborate regularly with multi-disciplinary teams of scientists across a range of projects
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s National Science Agency

The role of Research Projects staff in CSIRO is to collaborate in scientific and technological activities with other research staff usually by assisting with detailed planning, undertaking or assisting with experimental, observational or technology development work, and in carrying out the more practical aspects of the work.

The Biomolecular Crystallisation and Characterisation Manager will be situated within the Structural Biology Team that has a long-running history of providing protein crystallisation to the structural biology community. Formerly the Collaborative Crystallisation Centre, the facility has cutting-edge robotics to increase the throughput of protein crystallisation and establish new analyses to support biologics manufacturing process development.

The facility is undergoing a shift in its digital infrastructure and operating model that requires a manager to oversee these transitions while supporting the performance of standard experiments and developing new methods.
 

Your duties will include:

• Manage and perform day-to-day laboratory tasks, for example performing experiments, ensuring that the regular maintenance of all machines is performed, and diagnosing and troubleshooting issues with machines or processes. 
• Engage, plan, and execute crystallisation and characterisation experiments for internal and external clients.
• Manage the resources of the crystallisation laboratory.
• Assist in the commissioning, validation, and re-validation of equipment.
• Contribute to process development research and analysis.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to carry out tasks in support of CSIRO’s scientific objectives.
• Other duties as directed.

Location:  Clayton, Melbourne VIC
Salary:  AU$102,724 – AU$111,165 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:  Specified term of up to 24 months, full-time
Reference:  86301

To be considered you will need:

Essential
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed

• A PhD (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience) in a relevant field such as Structural Biology, Bioinformatics or Biophysics/Biochemistry.
• Proven experience with robotics or other laboratory automation, with demonstrated ability to program the machines to do both standard and novel assays. 
• Familiarity and comfort with computers including a working familiarity of Python, basic networking, and database functions.
• Evidence of experience in leading and directing projects.
• The ability to effectively manage a number of competing priorities simultaneously and carry out non-routine tasks under limited direction.
• Proven ability to investigate underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems and develop appropriate responses by adapting/creating and testing alternative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to anticipate the interests and knowledge level of an audience and present information and feedback accordingly.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and carry out tasks autonomously in support of scientific research.

Desirable

• Solution characterisation of protein properties to assess stability, and solubility
• Experience in developing automation of assays.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents and Australian temporary residents who are currently residing in Australia and have the right to work for the expected duration of the term with no requirement for sponsorship. 

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

 Sunday 18th September 2022 11:00pm AEST.