Science Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Education and Training Full time

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 27/01/2023 - 26/01/2024

Organisation: Education and Training

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Other

Reference: 1318379

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

**SC2** Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

**SC3** Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

**SC4** Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

**SC5** Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

**SC6** A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

**Role**:
Under the direction of the College Business Manager this Education Support Officer is responsible for contributing to the efficient operation of the science laboratory area, and the implementation of strategies to assist the delivery of key school objectives. A Science Laboratory Technician receives limited direction and instructions, and works as part of the Lab Tech team.

A Science Laboratory Technician is responsible for the organisation, preparation, set up, delivery, clean-up of practical work for all the science experiments and demonstrations from Year 7 through to Year 12 at the College. This includes providing technical laboratory support to science teachers and/or experience in laboratory support for all VCE Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science and Extended Investigation classes.

**Responsibilities**:
**General Duties of Science Laboratory Technician**

**Teacher Support Duties**
- Liaise with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for use and allocation of materials and equipment, setting a priority system where necessary.
- Assist science teaching staff with demonstrations, including acting as a demonstrator.
- Assist science teaching staff in instructing students on use/care of equipment during science experiments, and safety matters relating to the science laboratory.
- Prepare safety assessments for activities in the preparation area and, in conjunction with the teacher, in the teaching laboratory.
- Demonstrate laboratory techniques to science teaching staff/students.
- Assist with the use of computers and learning technologies within the department.
- Prepare solutions, stains and media for use in the laboratory.
- Maintain a safe chemical storage/handling/disposal system in accordance with current regulations.
- Assist with security of science laboratory and equipment.
- Carry out and/or coordinate labelling, storage, stocktaking and ordering of equipment and chemicals.
- Service and clean simple laboratory apparatus/equipment.
- Care for, or coordinate the care of, flora and fauna within the science department, in accordance with current handling and prevention of cruelty regulations.
- Collect and maintain living specimens (in accordance with regulations).
- Collect off campus scientific materials and field samples.
- Ensure efficient operation of the science laboratory area.
- Develop and implement measures for safe handling/storage/disposal of hazardous substances in accordance with school policy relevant regulations.
- Implement operational guidelines and practices in laboratory (e.g. safety policy for science).
- Co-ordinate use of all science materials around the school.
- Use department computers and data loggers for record keeping and classroom experiments.
- Conduct safety audits for the laboratories.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:
**DET Values**:
**Other Information**:
Please include the following information:

- A specific response to the selection criteria with regard to the position advertised (no more than one page per criteria);
- A summary of experience and qualifications (curriculum vitae);

Thank you for your interest in this position at Montmorency Secondary College. If you have any queries regarding this position please contact Lisa Ball on 9422 1500. If you are experiencing difficulty with Recruitment Online, please contact Recruitment Online on 1800 641 943 or Contact Brigitte Hone at the College on 9422 1500.

**Location Profile**:
Montmorency Secondary College (MSC) is a Year 7 to 12 College situated on seven hectares of parklands on the banks of the Plenty River. MSC has a current enrolment of approximately 1200 students and 110 teaching and school support staff.


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