Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago

Parkville, Victoria, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

About the Role

The Laboratory Assistant (Central Sterilisation) at Parkville will support laboratory operations under the supervision of the local Laboratory Officer, focusing on equipment maintenance, reagent handling, and waste management for various research laboratories, notably in the Veterinary Preclinical Centre. This includes facilities for parasitology, virology, bacteriology, and animal biotechnology.

This position will be primarily based at the University's Parkville campus and may be required to attend and work from other sites and campuses from time to time.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operate steam autoclaves to sterilise media, laboratory, and animal house materials and glassware/plasticware according to different protocols and to decontaminate biohazardous waste. Collect, sterilise and dispose of biohazardous waste from certified laboratories (OGTR and DAWE) and maintain accurate records in compliance with regulatory authorities. Maintain sterilization equipment, including arranging servicing, inspections, and maintenance operations in line with Worksafe, OGTR and DAWE regulations. Maintain building MilliQ water production system in optimal operational condition.

Who We Are Looking For
ou will possess well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines. Additionally, you will demonstrate initiative and flexibility in a dynamic environment, with the capacity to learn new skills and take on new tasks as needed.

You will also have:

Completion of a Certificate III in Heath Service Assistance (Sterilisation Services) or similar, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/ training. Demonstrated ability to properly operate and maintain autoclaves and other equipment and instruments including scientific dishwashers and ovens. Proven ability to complete sterilising tasks to a high standard, ensuring high level of consistency, accuracy and attention to detail at all times.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position . This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – "The Melbourne Veterinary School"
 The Melbourne Veterinary School is Australia's number 1 ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership. The Melbourne Veterinary School has research strengths in animal diseases, zoonotic infectious diseases, production animal systems (including dairy and red meat) and animal welfare. provides the only professional entry veterinary medicine program in Victoria and covers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects across veterinary science with Australia's premiere graduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, which is nationally and internationally accredited by VSAAC, RCVS and the AVMA COE.

What We Offer You In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

About the University of Melbourne
We're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
 We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

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