Laboratory Manager- Medicine Research Infrastructure

University of New South Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation contributions

Annual leave loading

10 days cultural leave per year

Leave over Christmas period

Job summary

The Laboratory Manager plays a key role at the University of New South Wales in supporting world-class research within UNSW Medicine & Health, ensuring efficient operation of laboratory facilities across on-campus and UNSW-managed sites. It provides expert operational, technical and logistical support to researchers for high-quality outcomes.

The role oversees laboratory operations, maintains infrastructure and equipment, and ensures compliance with regulatory, lab practice and safety

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a scientific discipline with relevant work experience.
• Experience managing PC2/PC3 laboratories (desirable).
• Extensive experience running a research laboratory's operations.
• Strong technical and logistical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to train others in safe lab practices and risk assessments.
• Experience developing policies and guidelines for research labs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations across UNSW facilities.
• Maintain research infrastructure and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, laboratory practice and health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate training and access to facilities.
• Support development of policies and continuous improvement of systems.

Skills

Laboratory operations management

Technical troubleshooting

Policy development

Training staff

Safety compliance

Analytical problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in scientific discipline

Experience in PC2/PC3 labs (desirable)

Job description

Laboratory Manager- Medicine Research Infrastructure

• University of New South Wales
• Australia, NSW
• Jul 30, 2026

Science

About University of New South Wales

At UNSW, we take pride in the broad range and high quality of our teaching programs. Our teaching gains strength and currency from our research activities, strong industry links and our international nature; UNSW has strong regional and...

• Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Professional Level 7 $118K- $128K (based on experience) + 17% super+ annual leave loading
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Manager plays a key role in supporting the delivery of world-class research within UNSW Medicine & Health, ensuring the efficient, safe and effective operation of laboratory facilities across on-campus and UNSW-managed sites. Working within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, the role provides expert operational, technical and logistical support to researchers, enabling high-quality research outcomes.

The position is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, maintaining research infrastructure and equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory, laboratory practice and workplace health and safety requirements. The Laboratory Manager also supports the coordination of training, access to facilities, and the continuous improvement of systems, processes and service delivery.

Reporting to the Research Infrastructure Manager, the role contributes to a collaborative and high-performing research environment, providing advice on infrastructure, equipment and enterprise projects, and supporting the ongoing development of safe and sustainable laboratory practices.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a scientific or other relevant research-based discipline and relevant work experience in a similar role, or other equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven understanding and experience managing PC2 and PC3 (desired) laboratory.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in the diverse aspects of managing the operations of a research laboratory, including provision of expert technical and logistical advice on research facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and instruments.
• Proven technical expertise in specialist areas aligned with laboratory operations and research activities, with proven ability to investigate, analyse and resolve complex technical, operational, and logistical issues.
• Proven ability to provide instruction and training to others in the safe use of laboratory equipment and instruments, including safe laboratory techniques, risk assessments and safety procedures and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to review and advise on the development of policies, systems, procedures, and guidelines relevant to research laboratories.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.