Laboratory Support Specialist for Teaching & Research

UTS; Broadway; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

UTS is seeking an Assistant Technical Services Officer to provide technical assistance for teaching and research within the Faculty of Science. You will prepare materials, equipment and instruments for routine practical classes and support laboratories under supervision.

Join a collaborative team at a leading Australian university that values inclusion, flexibility and safety, with competitive base salary and a strong benefits program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in delivering technical support to science teaching laboratories in the areas of Chemistry, Materials Science and Physics.
• Ability to maintain teaching and research laboratories and workspaces in an operationally safe state at all times.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work, sometimes respond under pressure and changing circumstances.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail and be able to troubleshoot and report issues.
• Possess excellent communications skills and be able to work well both in team and independent situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, resources, equipment and instruments for routine practical classes.
• Assist with specialised class preparation and provide support during and after classes.
• Coordinate training and provide advice on standard laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Support research activities under guidance and update relevant standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate routine servicing and repair of standard laboratory equipment.
• Maintain inventory and order specialised laboratory supplies and consumables.

Job description

UTS is seeking an Assistant Technical Services Officer to provide technical assistance for teaching and research within the Faculty of Science. You will prepare materials, equipment and instruments for routine practical classes and support laboratories under supervision.

Join a collaborative team at a leading Australian university that values inclusion, flexibility and safety, with competitive base salary and a strong benefits program.