Job Opportunities - Biotechnology Workshop Facilitator

Description

This role involves working in schools facilitating hands-on biotechnology workshops across the Sydney metropolitan area and optionally the Hunter and Illawarra regions. This dynamic role is an alternative to traditional classroom teaching.

You will be representing a growing company that specialises in Biotechnology in schools and be working closely with the Managing Director day to day.

This role would be ideal for someone who wants to work casually with a substantial amount of flexibility. As much as possible we will be able to work around your schedule. Dates are planned well in advance so you can combine this role effectively with relief teaching work.

You will receive on the job training with the opportunity to shadow a team member until you are confident. All resources for workshops will be provided, however, you will need to have your own vehicle to travel across the city as required.

Contract: 6 month casual contract, with the possibility of extension

Skills required

  • Knowledge of electrophoresis, microbiology and genetic engineering techniques.

  • Strong presentation skills

  • Strong communication skills to coordinate with schools

  • Ability to work independently without supervision

  • Drivers license and own vehicle

  • Experience teaching the NSW stage 6 biology syllabus desired, but not required

Qualifications Required

Undergraduate level qualification preferred:

  • Bachelor of science in a biological science field OR

  • Bachelor of education with biology training OR

  • Currently studying one of these degrees

Remuneration: $75 per hour including travel time.