APS5 Technical Officer
 
Our client is responsible for post market monitoring and compliance testing, investigations and reviews and market authorisation assessment for therapeutic goods.
 
Duties of position
 
APS 5 Technical Officers perform specialised tasks including:

• Conduct and report on laboratory testing of therapeutic goods to verify quality standards and support regulatory investigations and international harmonisation efforts.
• Draft laboratory reports documenting the results of testing for approval by testing or project managers.
• Participate in the development of new testing methods and the establishment of their reliability and validity.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and enter data into the information management system in line with quality and accreditation standards.
• Contribute to the development of high quality, evidence-based testing manuals and SOPs.
• Maintain current knowledge of new testing methods and tools and train and guide new staff to develop their familiarity with testing methods and equipment used in the laboratory.
• Update the laboratory inventory to ensure the availability of required consumables and liaise with suppliers to ensure that stocks of equipment and consumables are maintained.
• Manage inboxes of various nature to facilitate stakeholder engagement and support core business activities across the laboratory.
• Undertake testing, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment, and identify and resolve technical faults and contribute to the identification of the laboratory’s future equipment needs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of continuous improvement activities within the section. 

• Australian Citizenship 

• A relevant degree in either biological sciences and or chemistry

• Previous laboratory experience in an ISO17025/GMP licenced (or equivalent) laboratory would be highly regarded.