Applies knowledge and methodology of physics, engineering, mathematics, computing, physical chemistry and materials science to problems in biology and the treatment and prevention of human disease.

• Makes surgical equipment and tools for medical practitioners; installs and tests medical equipment; examines, maintains and repairs equipment; carries out quality assurance checks on equipment; conducts electrical safety checks on equipment; trains other staff in the use of equipment and gives technical advice and assistance; may give lectures on electrical safety and the application of clinical equipment; may work with other staff to design and develop implants for use during operations such as artificial joints or titanium plates to replace sections of bone in head injuries.

• Frequently works indoors in offices or laboratories connected to medical facilities, research and design organisations and factories.
• Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.

• Sedentary to light physical demand. Frequently sits in offices, at work benches or at computer workstations.
• Stands and walks frequently to collect research material and equipment.
• There is an occasional requirement for lifting, carrying or pulling within the light physical demand range.
• Occasional bending, squatting or crouching and stretching, twisting, climbing may be required.
• Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand tools such as spanners, screwdrivers, writing materials, microscopes, calculators and computers.
• Safety clothing/equipment may be required occasionally.
• Driving is not a significant component of the job.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with design, drawing, planning, research, mathematical, engineering, computing, communication, organisational, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience. In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
• Registration may be required.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.