Laboratory Technician
About the job
This job is about being a vital part of the School of BioSciences at the University of Melbourne, where you will support first-year biology practicals across multiple disciplines. Your expertise will help create a safe and inspiring environment for future scientists, making a real impact on their educational journey. The team thrives on collaboration and is dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring that every student has a fulfilling and enriching experience.
You'll be responsible for
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Preparing practical classes
Preparing, setting up, and dismantling practical classes, including materials, equipment, and waste disposal across teaching laboratories.👩🔬
Supporting laboratory classes
Attending laboratory classes to support students, demonstrators, and academics, troubleshooting equipment and practical issues in real time.⚙️
Maintaining laboratory equipment
Maintaining laboratory equipment, bookings, and inventories, ensuring consumables, chemicals, and specimens are available and correctly stored.Key criteria
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Laboratory support experience
Demonstrated experience supporting biology laboratory classes for first-year students.View
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Safety procedures knowledge
Understanding of OHS procedures and safe handling of chemicals.View
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Technical skills in biology
Proven competence in techniques like media preparation and dissection.View
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