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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Scientist - Research & Development |
| Position Code: | 5310 | | Career Level: | 2 |
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Responsible for
Providing scientific expertise on research being conducted by the organisation - making recommendations in collaboration with others and identifying new opportunities. |
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Reports To
Head of Section - Research and Development, Senior Scientist, Principal Scientist. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Conducting research to investigate and solve complex conceptual problems and making recommendations based on analysis in collaboration with others.
Assisting with the identification and communication of new research opportunities.
Maintaining familiarity with regulatory guidelines and industry standards.
Ensuring laboratory equipment is clean and well maintained.
Ensuring laboratory records are maintained, detailed and up to date. May provide regular reports on project development.
Developing and maintaining relationships with industry networks to raise the organisation's profile and maximise collaborator's satisfaction.
Developing and implementing QA control processes and procedures, advising Heads of Departments about potential risk areas.
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Key Skills
Sound experience and knowledge of relevant scientific fields.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to keep detailed records and produce scientific reports.
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Internal Contacts
Principal Scientist, Senior Scientists, Occupational Health & Safety Committee Members, Discovery & Development Staff. |
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External Contacts
Industrial Collaborators. |
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Typical Experience
May have 1 years relevant industry experience but not essential. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant science discipline, may have a post-graduate qualification. |
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