Carbon Capture Chemistry and Outreach Technician

Carbon Capture Chemistry and Outreach Technician

CSIRO Waterford, WA Contract, Onsite Salary: AU$100k - AU$113k per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

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Role Summary This role offers an opportunity to advance real-world carbon capture solutions through practical laboratory work. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, from PhD candidates to senior experts, at the forefront of carbon capture research within CSIRO's specialist Carbon Capture Materials Acceleration Centre (CCMAC).

About CSIRO As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO tackles significant challenges through innovative science and technology.

The Opportunity As a Carbon Capture Chemistry and Operations Technician, you will undertake a hands-on role supporting carbon capture research at CSIRO's Carbon Capture Materials Acceleration Centre (CCMAC). Working alongside scientists and engineers, your responsibilities will include preparing and testing materials, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, and contributing to the daily operations of experimental activities. This practical, lab-based position involves direct contribution to experiments, troubleshooting, and ensuring the efficient functioning of systems and equipment. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on delivering real-world outcomes in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS).

Key Duties:

• Support CSIRO Energy objectives through hands-on experimental work within the CCMAC, contributing directly to laboratory-based research, testing, and materials evaluation.
• Apply practical chemistry expertise to prepare, handle, and assess carbon capture materials, and evaluate their performance using CCMAC laboratory infrastructure and analytical techniques.
• Conduct routine laboratory operations, including chemical preparation, sample management, instrument operation, calibration support, and maintenance of key equipment.
• Manage laboratory consumables, maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory environment in accordance with CSIRO safety and quality standards.

Role Particulars:

• Location: Perth (Waterford), WA
• Salary: AU$100k - AU$113k per annum, plus 15.4% superannuation
• Tenure & Work Schedule: Specified term of 2 years; full time
• Reference: 103260

Candidate Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience in experimental chemistry and/or materials testing.
• Experience coordinating technical activities or sample exchange with internal/external research collaborators and/or third-party partners.
• Practical capability in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting chemical laboratory equipment and/or analytical instrumentation, including preparing and handling chemical samples and materials.
• The ability to work effectively in a laboratory environment, including managing consumables and samples, following safety and quality procedures, and contributing to reliable day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Experience working collaboratively with scientists, engineers, or technical staff to deliver experimental or research outcomes.
• A commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of staff, willing to challenge the status quo in pursuit of Zero Harm.

For full details about this role and other criteria, please review the Position Description.

Application Guidance: While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Support with Application Process: CSIRO is committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible to everyone. If you require adjustments to make the process equitable for your individual situation, please contact Cristina O'Brien via email at cri••••••••••••@csiro.au.

Life at CSIRO and Flexible Work: CSIRO offers flexible work arrangements, discussing options for how, when, and where you work during the recruitment process. CSIRO also provides a range of leave entitlements, benefits, and career development opportunities. Visit Careers at CSIRO for more information.

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