Bioscience Teaching Lab Technician

Griffith University Employees, Location, Alumni; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Griffith University invites applications for a full-time Scientific Assistant based at the Nathan campus. The role provides technical support to teaching laboratory initiatives across undergraduate courses and research activities within the School of Environment and Science.

You will coordinate lab setup, maintain safety documentation, manage facilities and equipment, and assist with outreach and community activities while upholding University policies.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have relevant tertiary qualifications up to Certificate level with subsequent relevant practical experience, or a combination of equivalent qualifications and relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the setup, delivery, and pack-down of teaching laboratory practicals.
• Supervise and support the Laboratory Attendant to ensure smooth laboratory operations.
• Prepare equipment, consumables, chemicals, and samples for student experiments.
• Provide in-class laboratory support and maintain clean, organised laboratory spaces.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, including risk assessments, SOPs, and equipment manuals.
• Manage laboratory inventory, procurement, and distribution of teaching resources.
• Assist with routine maintenance of teaching laboratory equipment.
• Support outreach, engagement, and community activities as required.
• Promote compliance with health, safety, and University policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism and uphold the University's values and Code of Conduct.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Technical Manager (Biosciences), consistent with the position requirements.

Job description

Griffith University invites applications for a full-time Scientific Assistant based at the Nathan campus. The role provides technical support to teaching laboratory initiatives across undergraduate courses and research activities within the School of Environment and Science.

You will coordinate lab setup, maintain safety documentation, manage facilities and equipment, and assist with outreach and community activities while upholding University policies.