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Chemistry Laboratory Manager

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Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia The University of Queensland Full time
About This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Floor Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our chemistry research facilities and equipment at The University of Queensland.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
  • Coordinate space allocation, oversee common resources, and liaise with staff and suppliers to ensure seamless operations.
  • Provide training and project management support to research staff, including shipping coordination, database oversight, and external user access.
  • Act as Floor Evacuation Warden, First Aider, and Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator (WHSC), ensuring a safe working environment for all staff.
  • Participate in the Workplace Health and Safety committee, maintain Risk Assessment databases, conduct safety inspections, and provide safety inductions to staff.
  • Train and support staff with compliance documentation, coordinate office infrastructure, oversee resource allocation, and maintain databases.
  • Manage lab support budgets, infrastructure, and assets, acting as the central contact point between research staff and senior management.
About You

We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field, and 3-5 years of experience in a chemistry research laboratory. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Detailed knowledge of equipment such as HPLC, peptide synthesizers, freeze dryers, NMR, mass spectrometry, surface plasmon resonance, circular dichroism spectropolarimeters, and solvent purification systems.
  • Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply current WHS, OGTR, and Biosecurity legislative requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, including research staff and students, in the running of the research laboratories.
  • Demonstrated experience with a commitment to excellence in client service and research support.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply corporate procedures and policies to existing and novel situations.
  • Ability to work under broad direction, in an efficient and well-organized manner, exercise independent judgment, meet deadlines, follow tasks through to completion, and undertake complex problem solving.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
What We Offer

As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
  • 17% superannuation contributions.
  • 17.5% annual leave loading.
  • Access to flexible working arrangements, including flexible start/finish times and purchased leave.
  • Health and wellness discounts, including fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
  • UQ Study for Staff.
  • On-campus childcare options.
  • Cheap parking options.
  • Salary packaging options.