{"id":1128478,"url":"https://alion.io/job/the-university-of-queensland-scientific-officer-materials-characterisation-cleanroom-operations","title":"Scientific Officer – Materials Characterisation & Cleanroom Operations","company":{"id":19555,"name":"The University of Queensland","domain":"uq.edu.au","url":"https://alion.io/company/news-edu-au","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":5,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":15,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Australia"],"countries":["AU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":106709,"max":116198,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":116198},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T23:22:36Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T12:14:01Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Australian National Fabrication Facility, Queensland Node (ANFF-Qld), based at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)\nFull-time (100%), fixed-term position through to 30 June 2028.\nBase salary will be in the range $106,709.01 to $116,198.52 + 17% super (HEW Level 7).\nBased at our St Lucia Campus\nAbout This Opportunity\nThe Australian National Fabrication Facility, Queensland Node (ANFF-Qld) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Scientific Officer to strengthen its materials characterisation capability and support safe, reliable cleanroom operations. Working within a connected research infrastructure team, you will take technical ownership of specialist equipment, enable researchers and industry users to achieve high-quality outcomes, and contribute to an inclusive environment where expertise is shared and new capabilities are developed together.\nReporting to the ANFF-Qld Facility Manager, the position will have two primary areas of responsibility:\nApproximately 60% - Materials Characterisation Technical Ownership: Primary ownership and operation of assigned materials characterisation tools and systems, including user training, calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, technical support and capability development.\nApproximately 40% - Cleanroom Operational Support: Supporting effective day-to-day cleanroom operations, including chemicals, PPE, consumables, inventory, chemical waste and maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised laboratory environment.\nThe position will work closely with ANFF-Qld technical staff, AIBN infrastructure teams, researchers, students and industry users\nKey responsibilities will include:\nAct as primary technical owner for assigned materials characterisation tools and systems, including GPC, FTIR and other relevant analytical or characterisation techniques, based on facility operational requirements.\nManage the full operational lifecycle of assigned equipment, including user access, training and competency assessment, calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, service coordination, performance monitoring and equipment reliability.\nProvide specialist technical support and consultation to researchers and industry users, including sample preparation, measurement methodology, data quality and appropriate use of characterisation techniques.\nDevelop, maintain and continuously improve SOPs, risk assessments, training materials, equipment records and quality documentation for assigned tools and technical processes.\nContribute to the development, optimisation and implementation of new characterisation methodologies, processes and technical capabilities, and support knowledge transfer across the ANFF-Qld team.\nSupport cleanroom operations by maintaining appropriate stocks of chemicals, PPE, laboratory materials and consumables, including purchasing, receiving, restocking, inventory monitoring and usage records through relevant UQ systems.\nCoordinate the safe storage, handling and disposal of cleanroom chemicals and chemical waste in accordance with UQ, AIBN and facility safety requirements and procedures.\nMaintain a high standard of cleanroom organisation and operational readiness, including PPE stations, consumable storage, chemical cabinets, sticky mats and other routine cleanroom requirements.\nServe as primary, joint or backup technical owner for other relevant characterisation, imaging, metrology or micro/nanofabrication equipment where required or as assigned by Facility Manger.\nContribute to RIMS administration, operational reporting, safety, quality and continuous improvement activities.\nWork collaboratively with ANFF-Qld and AIBN staff, researchers, students, industry clients and other stakeholders, and undertake other reasonable technical or operational duties consistent with the scope and work level of the position and ANFF-Qld operational requirements.\nAbout You\nYou will have:\nA tertiary qualification in chemistry, materials science, physics, engineering or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and professional experience.\nDemonstrated hands-on experience working with materials characterisation, analytical or metrology equipment, preferably within a research infrastructure, and university, biomedical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing or similar technical environment.\nPractical experience with one or more relevant characterisation techniques such as GPC, FTIR, spectroscopy, microscopy, surface characterisation or related materials analysis techniques.\nDemonstrated ability to take technical ownership of scientific equipment, including operation, calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, fault diagnosis and coordination with equipment suppliers or service providers.\nExperience providing technical training, user onboarding and competency assessment, with the ability to communicate equipment operation, scientific methods and safety requirements clearly to users with different levels of experience.\nDemonstrated experience working safely in a cleanroom, PC2 laboratory or controlled laboratory environment, with sound knowledge of laboratory safety, chemical handling, risk assessment and waste-management requirements.\nExperience managing laboratory or cleanroom chemicals, consumables, PPE and inventory, including purchasing, stock monitoring, storage and replenishment.\nDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including SOPs, risk assessments, equipment records, maintenance documentation and training materials.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to independently identify equipment or process issues, determine appropriate actions and escalate technical or safety risks when required.\nStrong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with technical colleagues, researchers, students, industry users and other internal and external stakeholders.\nAbout the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF-Qld)\nANFF-Qld is a not-for-profit research infrastructure facility established under the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). ANFF is a network of eight nodes distributed across Australia, supported by over $200 million in investment in equipment, infrastructure, and personnel.\nThe Queensland Node (ANFF-Qld) is a state-of-the-art fabrication facility specialising in microfluidics, organic electronics and optoelectronics, biomaterials, semiconductor, quantum and photonic technologies, novel materials, and advanced imaging and characterisation.\nIts facilities are located within the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) and the Centre for Organic Photonics & Electronics (COPE) at The University of Queensland, as well as the Queensland Microtechnology Facility (QMF) at Griffith University. ANFF-Qld also facilitates access to other ANFF sites and the broader national network across Australian universities.\nAbout UQ\nAs part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.\nEnjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.\nInterested?\nFor more information about this opportunity, please contact Ethan Aung - \nFor application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at ,stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.\nWhen you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.\nOther Information\nPre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, background checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.\nYou must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.\nWe're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing  or calling +61 7 3365 2623.\nApplications close 18 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69206). 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