Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
Perform quality control assays relating to the production of Jack Jumper ant venom products according to the Code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Active Pharmaceutical ingredients.
Participate in continuing development and research related to the Jack Jumper Allergy Program and contribute to quality improvement activities.
- Participate in research activities associated with allergy to the sting of the Jack Jumper ant.
- Perform quality control assays for Jack Jumper Venom products including: Protein Content, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, HPLC-UV and Immunoblot assays. Assays performed are in support of the quality control process for Jack Jumper ant venom extracts.
- Record, interpret and report on laboratory results, ensuring all result and process verification procedures are complied with.
- Maintain meticulous records of work and transactions performed according to documented policies, with the ability to extract and analyse information from databases, SOP and log books.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term part time, day worker position, working up to 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible and for a period of 6 months.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification:
Salary $71,441 - $83,179 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022
*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
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Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study at a recognised tertiary institution
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Function Statement.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
Please Note
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Person
Name: Emily Mulcahy
Position: Acting Operations Manager/Senior Medical Scientist
Phone number: 03 6166 8664
Email address: emily.mulcahy@ths.tas.gov.au
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.