Laboratory Assistant

4 weeks ago

Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0062642
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Part-time (0.5 FTE) Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; Continuing
**Faculty**:Faculty of Science
**Department/School**:Melbourne Veterinary School
**Salary**:UOM 3 - $66,527 - $73,453 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)
- **Contribute to vital laboratory operations in dynamic research settings.**:

- **Opportunity for career growth and inclusive work environment.**:

- **Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**

**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“**

**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.

**Be Yourself**
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

**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.

**Join Us**
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- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**:

- **The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )**

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**Advertised**: 31 May 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Applications close**: 06 Jun 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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