Laboratory Technician

**Job no**: 0020106
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing Faculty of Science
**Faculty**:Science
**School/Department**:School of BioSciences
**Salary**:UOM 4 - $73,943 - $78,476 p.a. plus 17% super
- **You will provide technical teaching support for the practical teaching program for the School of Biosciences.**:

- **Ensure smooth laboratory operations and provide assistance during teaching sessions.**:

- **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**

Your responsibilities will include:

- Packing up and dismantling experiments and demonstrations, including the disposal of by-products and waste in accordance with appropriate health, safety, environmental and other relevant regulations;
- Assisting with day-to-day duties including but not limited to record keeping and maintaining equipment bookings; ensuring consumables are stocked and available for the required activities and are correctly stored;
- Attending laboratory classes to be on hand to assist students, demonstrators and academic staff and to assist with non-functional equipment during classes.

**Who we are looking for**
You will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with a strong dedication to delivering outstanding client service. Additionally, proficiency in maintaining accurate records and basic computer tasks, including word processing and database management, is essential for success in this role.

You will also have:

- A degree in Science or Applied Science (BioSciences);
- Demonstrated understanding of laboratory techniques relevant to the biological laboratory, e.g., preparation of media and chemical solutions; sterilisation; molecular biology and microbiology techniques;
- Understanding and experience of laboratory safety practices and procedures;
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
- To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check._

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your new team - “The School of BioSciences“**

The School of BioSciences was formed in 2015 through the amalgamation of the School of Botany and the Departments of Genetics and Zoology thus bringing together a critical mass of 160 Academic staff and over 200 Research Higher Degree students undertaking world class teaching and research in the biological sciences. Our research falls into two domains: the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology domain and the Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology domain. We host a number of significant research centres. Our work is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, and research capacity is strengthened by strategic partnerships with other institutions, government agencies, and industry.

The School of BioSciences is a major contributor to teaching of some 3000 undergraduates each year in the Bachelor of Science, as well as a broad range of postgraduate programs.

**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

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