Laboratory Support Technician – Research Facilities

UNSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Flexible working

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Career development

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Job summary

The Technical Assistant at UNSW Medicine & Health provides routine facilities and laboratory housekeeping support across on-campus and off-campus UNSW-managed facilities, contributing to safe, efficient research environments.

You will assist with equipment maintenance, media preparation, waste management, testing services and logistics, reporting to the Technical Team Leader, with no direct reports.

Qualifications

• Year 12 or higher, with relevant experience, or a certificate/associate diploma in a relevant discipline.
• Assist daily operations of the Faculty’s research laboratories under the guidance of the Technical Team Leader.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and conduct routine maintenance.
• Clean and sterilize equipment, glassware, autoclave and disinfect to high standards.
• Dispose of hazardous and biomedical waste per procedures.
• Prepare media and solutions for UNSW Stores.
• Work well in a team and independently, including when directed.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; provide high-level customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine facilities and lab housekeeping support.
• Join a collaborative technical services team supporting research across labs.
• Hands-on role maintaining high laboratory standards.
• Maintain equipment, support labs, prepare media, manage waste, run tests, coordinate logistics.
• Collaborate with researchers to keep facilities safe and efficient.
• Reports to Technical Team Leader; no direct reports.
• Moderate physical activity; manual handling up to 10 kg; valid driver’s licence.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Independent work

Education

Year 12 or equivalent

Certificate or Associate Diploma

Job description

The Technical Assistant at UNSW Medicine & Health provides routine facilities and laboratory housekeeping support across on-campus and off-campus UNSW-managed facilities, contributing to safe, efficient research environments.

You will assist with equipment maintenance, media preparation, waste management, testing services and logistics, reporting to the Technical Team Leader, with no direct reports.