Coordinator - Biosecurity & Radiation Research

at  University of New South Wales

Job no: 525277
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Administration, Research Administration support, Research Infrastructure, Clinical/Medical Research

• Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements
• Permanent, full-time role (35 hours week)
• $110,073 - $119,132 (depending on exp.) + 17% superannuation + annual leave loading
  The Research Ethics & Compliance Support (RECS) team coordinates committees and processes for research involving humans, animals, gene technology, radiation safety and research export controls and provides advice on legislative and other requirements in these areas. Committees include the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and its Human Research Ethics Advisory Panels (HREAPs), the Animal Care & Ethics Committees (ACECs), the Gene Technology Research Committee (GTRC), and the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC). RECS also coordinates other research compliance areas such as the use of Schedule 8 and 9 substances, drone use and biosecurity and leads the development of the policy environment for research ethics and compliance at the university.
  Reporting to the Manager, Research Ethics & Compliance, manage operations of the Gene Technology Research and the Radiation Safety Committees; providing high-quality support including minute taking, ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation and applications for research projects are of a high standard. You’ll also work closely with the University’s Biosafety Coordinator and Radiation Safety Officer, to maintain research compliance and lead the accreditation and renewal processes for Approved Arrangements.