Laboratory Technician
2 months ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Laboratory Technician to join our team at Newton Moore Senior High School. As a Science Specialist School, we deliver an extraordinary science program, and this role plays a crucial part in its success.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare chemicals, equipment, and materials for science experiments and lessons.
- Design and construct teaching aids to support curriculum requirements.
- Collect and care for living organisms, including maintaining an Aquaculture and Environmental Centre and an Engineering Laboratory.
- Manage laboratory stocks, including ordering supplies, liaising with suppliers, and conducting annual stock-takes.
- Demonstrated experience working within a science laboratory, including knowledge of laboratory techniques and relevant safety and legislative requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of science subjects relevant to the curriculum taught in secondary schools and the ability to design and construct experiments and equipment to support curriculum requirements.
- Demonstrated good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated well-developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
As a Laboratory Technician at Newton Moore Senior High School, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team committed to delivering high-quality education. You will have the opportunity to work with a range of students, staff, and community partners to develop and implement innovative science programs.
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.