Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health seeks a detail‑oriented RF Calibration & Lab Technician to improve the quality and repeatability of RF validation and production test environments in our Sydney labs.

You will calibrate and maintain RF test equipment, measure S-parameters, and ensure lab hygiene and data integrity across HW, DVT, SVT, and Systems teams. This hands‑on role emphasizes precision, repeatability, and clean data for high‑quality results.

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on RF experience in a lab or industrial setting.
• Practical understanding of RF calibration techniques (SOLT, TR).
• Experience measuring and characterising S-parameters.
• Ability to maintain lab hygiene and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Own RF lab hygiene and measurement integrity across development and validation environments.
• Calibrate and maintain RF test equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and accessories.
• Measure and characterise S-parameters (S11, S21, etc.) and maintain correction data.
• Establish best practices for RF handling and prevent data artifacts.

Skills

RF lab experience

S-parameter measurements

Calibration techniques

Test equipment handling

Tools

VNA

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Job description

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented RF Calibration & Lab Technician to elevate the quality and repeatability of our RF validation and production test environments. This role will work across Hardware, DVT, Systems, and SVT teams to ensure our lab infrastructure, calibration practices, and measurement setups meet the highest standards.

The ideal candidate brings strong practical RF experience, deep familiarity with test equipment calibration and S-parameter measurement, and a disciplined approach to lab hygiene. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in precision, repeatability, and clean data.

Key Responsibilities

• Own RF lab hygiene and measurement integrity across development and validation environments
• Calibrate and maintain RF test equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and associated accessories
• Measure and characterize cable, connector, and jig S-parameters (S11, S21, etc.) and maintain correction data where required
• Establish and enforce best practices for RF handling (torque wrench usage, connector care, cable replacement schedules, labeling, ESD discipline)
• Debug and optimize RF test setups to eliminate measurement artifacts and improve repeatability
• Manage lifecycle of cables, connectors, adapters, and fixtures. Identify and replace degraded interconnects before they impact data quality
• Support DVT, SVT, and Systems teams during bring-up, validation, and regulatory testing
• Maintain calibration logs, test setup documentation, and lab asset tracking
• Work with engineering teams to improve test fixture design and measurement robustness

Required Experience

• Strong hands‑on RF experience (industry or advanced lab environment)
• Practical understanding of RF calibration techniques (SOLT, TR