Laboratory Technician, Cmm Cluster

**Laboratory Technician, CMM Cluster**:
**Position Number**: 0065871
**Location**: Parkville
**Role type**: Full-time; Continuing
**Faculty**:Engineering & Information Technology
**Department**:Infrastructure Team
**Salary**: UoM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Hands-on technical expertise / Support groundbreaking research / Diverse laboratory environment
- to join our innovative Chemical, Materials and Manufacturing laboratory team and shape the future of engineering
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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**Your next career opportunity**
As a Laboratory Technician in our Chemical, Materials and Manufacturing cluster, you'll play a crucial role in supporting cutting-edge research and teaching activities. You'll have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment across a diverse range of laboratories, from pilot plants to nanotechnology facilities. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and providing technical support to staff and students.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Provide Technical Expertise: Deliver expert services and support for teaching and research activities within the CMM cluster.
- Maintain Laboratory Equipment: Ensure all equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and compliant with safety standards.
- Support Safety and Compliance: Conduct inspections, develop and/or review risk assessments, and maintain documentation to meet OHS requirements.
- Facilitate Research and Teaching: Prepare for practical classes, design experiments, and support specialised processes in chemical engineering.
- Prepare for practical classes and fieldtrips including preparation of long lead time items to support teaching and research activities.

**You will be a great fit if**:
You are a technically skilled professional with a relevant degree or trade qualification in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related field, possessing hands-on experience in laboratory operations and a strong commitment to safety and customer service.

**You will also**:

- Be proficient in working with gas lines, chemicals, and various materials including nanomaterials, metals, polymers and minerals.
- Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop custom testing solutions.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and in a team.
- Demonstrate a keen attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What we offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page

**Your new team - The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT)**

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**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
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**Working at the University - what you need to know**:
**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.** This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Join Us and unlock your career potential**
- **Resume**:

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

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

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**Advertised**: 23 Apr 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Applications close**: 07 May 2025 11:55 P