Our client is an Australian owned organisation specialising in developing products for bio-pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications.

Due to significant growth, they require a self-motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to fulfil the role of Technical Support Officer, reporting directly to the CEO.

This position will contribute towards and be responsible for a range of administration tasks that involve work of a scientific / technical nature. Ideally, the Successful Candidate will have a scientific background – Ideally chemistry.

This position will start on a part-time basis – 30 hours per week that will be spread over the working week, Monday to Friday.
 
Benefits:

• Join a biotechnology firm at the forefront of R&D
• Excellent team and excellent company culture
• Flexible working hours with view to permanency

• Managing the communication and schedule of the CEO
• Producing reports and presentations
• Preparing and coordinating meetings including minute taking
• Handling correspondence and sensitive documents
• Management of Research Service Agreements
• Contract management (e.g., research services and confidentially agreements)
• Grant development and application preparation and submission
• Marketing and external engagement activities
• Responding to email enquiries
• General office and administration tasks
• Coordinating travel arrangements when required
• Assisting the Office Manager when required

• Tertiary qualifications in Science – ideally in Chemistry
• Previous experience within a similar position
• Flexible attitude to adapt to changing priorities and a fast-paced environment
• Resilience to deal with deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A very organised approach with strong attention to detail (essential)
• Ability to perform directed tasks accurately, quickly and attentively
• Prior office management or administrative experience