Lab Support Technician – Media Prep & Equipment

The University of Adelaide; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide is seeking a Technical Support Assistant to support high-quality research and teaching by preparing laboratory media, maintaining equipment and facilities, and ensuring safe operations. You will work across a busy lab environment, supporting researchers, academics and students daily.

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, Biological Sciences, this role sits in the Specialist Facilities and Technical Services team within the College of Science.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Level qualification (or equivalent) in Laboratory Operations, Life Sciences, or related discipline with relevant work experience
• Experience preparing, dispensing and sterilising media and laboratory solutions
• Experience with aseptic techniques, autoclaving and sterilisation services
• Understanding of laboratory-based research environments and needs of active research groups
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a strong customer service focus
• Experience using computer systems and maintaining accurate records, inventory and transaction data

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory media and solutions and maintain stock

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Record keeping

Education

Certificate IV in Lab Operations/Life Sciences

Job description

The University of Adelaide is seeking a Technical Support Assistant to support high-quality research and teaching by preparing laboratory media, maintaining equipment and facilities, and ensuring safe operations. You will work across a busy lab environment, supporting researchers, academics and students daily.

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, Biological Sciences, this role sits in the Specialist Facilities and Technical Services team within the College of Science.