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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Senior Scientist - Research & Development |
| Position Code: | 5314 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Providing scientific expertise on research being conducted by the organisation - making recommendations and identifying new opportunities. |
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Reports To
Head of Section - Research and Development, Principal Scientist. |
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Supervises
May supervise more junior scientists. |
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Main Activities
Providing expert technical/scientific advice to ensure project targets are achieved on time.
Conducting research to investigate and solve complex conceptual problems. Making recommendations based on analysis - either independently or in collaboration with others.
Identifying and communicating new research opportunities.
Assisting with the identification, communication and planning of any resource management issues.
Maintaining accurate laboratory records to secure commercial protection of inventions by patent and to allow future reproduction of methods.
Acting as mentor - imparting technical knowledge and expertise to team members.
Developing and maintaining relationships with industry networks to raise the organisation's profile and maximise collaborators' satisfaction.
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Key Skills
Sound experience and knowledge of relevant scientific fields.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Strong planning skills to ensure projects progress in scheduled time frames.
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Internal Contacts
Managing Director, Heads of Departments, Principal Scientists, Scientists, Production, Sales and Marketing, Quality Group, Discovery and 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 2 - 3 years of relevant industry experience, coupled with tertiary qualifications in a relevant science discipline. May have a Masters or Ph.D. |
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Other Comments
May be involved in conducting QA activities. |
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