The Opportunity

• Use your Skills and Make an Impact on CSIROs Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL)!
• Support a Dynamic and Progressive Business Unit
• Join CSIRO - Australia's Premier Science and Technology Research Organisation

CSIROs Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) is seeking to appoint a General Services Officer – Glass Wash to assist in the day to day operation of a high level biocontainment Facility in which activities are heavily determined by protocols to meet containment, health and safety and other regulatory requirements. The role supports our scientific staff in infectious diseases through the cleaning and sterilisation of glassware for laboratories, maintenance of stocks of consumables in the secure store, waste removal and provision of other general services requirements at the AAHL facility. This position will work primarily in the secure area of the laboratory. The person will also be required to assist in other areas from time to time including attending to secure store supplies, autoclaving glass & waste and provide assistance to the secure canteen.

Your duties will include

• Cleaning and maintaining glassware items used in the laboratory or other microbiological containment environment. This includes the thorough washing, drying and sterilizing of each glass component to ensure optimal sanitation
• Operating industrial glassware washers, sterilizers and heat sterilization ovens to ensure that all glassware used is free of contamination
• Maintaining equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns and arranging for repairs
• Assisting with the secure canteen provision as required including purchasing, preparation, serving and cleaning the canteen for the secure staff.

Location: Geelong, VIC
Salary: AU$46k - AU$60k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 6 months
Reference: 60902

To be successful you will need

• Relevant trade certificates in Food Safety Supervisor training
• Previous experience and training in a laboratory environment handling and understanding chemicals and associated equipment
• Proficient in the proper application of manual handling techniques and lifting equipment
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills to be able to access, interpret and apply company standard operational procedures
• Capable of working effectively as part of a team, and carrying out tasks under the direction of others
• To currently hold or have the ability to hold an Australian Government security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 level.

For details about who to contact and for more information please view Position Description

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Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

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Applications Close

23:00 AEDT 22 March 2019