Lead School Science Lab Technician

All Saints Anglican School Merrimac; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

All Saints Anglican School Merrimac on the Gold Coast is seeking a Laboratory Technician to coordinate laboratory operations and practical activities for Senior School. You will plan experiment schedules, prepare chemicals, specimens and equipment, and support practicals aligned with curriculum requirements.

You will provide demonstrations and student investigations, ensure WHS compliance, maintain storage and disposal practices, and supervise staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of chemicals for safe handling and storage.
• Understanding of laboratory work practices.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a team.
• Strong communication with staff and students and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory operations and practical activities, planning experiment schedules and preparing chemicals, specimens and equipment.
• Provide practical and technical support to teaching staff and students, including demonstrations and investigations.
• Ensure a safe and compliant lab environment with WHS, risk assessments, SOPs and SDS.
• Maintain a proactive role in the school WHS committee.
• Maintain laboratories, equipment and safety systems, monitoring performance and coordinating maintenance.
• Manage lab resources and purchasing, stock control, ordering, stocktakes and budget monitoring.
• Supervise and support Laboratory Technician staff, including training and induction for new staff.
• Contribute to ongoing development of Science operations with Head of Science and leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Chemical safety

Laboratory procedures

Tools

Data loggers

Digital sensors

Job description

All Saints Anglican School Merrimac on the Gold Coast is seeking a Laboratory Technician to coordinate laboratory operations and practical activities for Senior School. You will plan experiment schedules, prepare chemicals, specimens and equipment, and support practicals aligned with curriculum requirements.

You will provide demonstrations and student investigations, ensure WHS compliance, maintain storage and disposal practices, and supervise staff.