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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Principal Scientist - Research & Development |
| Position Code: | 5300 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Coordinating projects and staff in accordance with approved policies and procedures in order to achieve optimal performance and established objectives. |
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Reports To
Head of Section - Research and Development. |
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Supervises
May supervise more junior scientists. |
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Main Activities
Coordinating projects and providing expert technical/scientific advice to ensure project targets are achieved on time.
Participating in project planning to ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
Identifying and communicating new research opportunities.
Maintaining accurate laboratory records to secure commercial protection of inventions by patent and to allow future reproduction of methods.
Ensuring all activities comply with relevant acts, regulatory authorities, legal demands, ethical standards and organisational policies.
Developing and maintaining relationships with industry networks to raise the organisation's profile and maximise collaborators' satisfaction.
Presenting papers at national and international conferences.
Developing competency levels of staff by identifying training and development requirements and conducting performance reviews in accordance with organisational policy.
Developing and implementing OHS policies and procedures relating to workplace safety.
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Key Skills
Extensive experience and knowledge of relevant scientific fields.
Comprehensive management and planning skills with an ability to work independently.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
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Internal Contacts
Heads of Departments, Senior Scientists, Scientists, Production, Sales & Marketing, Quality Group, Discovery & Development Staff. |
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External Contacts
Industrial Collaborators, Universities, Research Institutes, Government Research Organisations. |
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Typical Experience
Will have at least 5 years of relevant industry experience, coupled with tertiary qualifications degree in a relevant science discipline (often Masters or Ph.D.) |
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Other Comments
May be involved in conducting QA activities. |
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