Microbiology Lab Specialist & Quality Assurance Lead

RMIT; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 85 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RMIT University is seeking a Technical Officer, Microbiology, to oversee daily microbiology laboratory operations and related teaching spaces. You will provide expert technical support to teach and research activities and help ensure safe, compliant lab environments.

You will contribute to quality systems, documentation, and the implementation of new microbiology methods while maintaining high performance and safety standards across campus labs.

Qualifications

• Degree in microbiology, biological sciences or related discipline with relevant lab experience.
• Experience with aseptic techniques, culturing, staining and micro-identification methods.
• Strong understanding of biosafety, risk management and lab quality systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex lab equipment and methods with autonomy.
• Familiarity with ISO/NATA quality standards and documentation controls.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day operation of microbiology laboratories and related STEM spaces.
• Provide expert technical support to teaching and research activities.
• Help maintain safe, compliant and high-performing laboratory environments.
• Contribute to laboratory quality systems and documentation controls.
• Support development and implementation of new microbiology methodologies and teaching activities.

Connaissances

Aseptic technique

Microbiological techniques

Laboratory safety

Quality management

Documentation

Autonomy

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Outils

Microbiology equipment

Description du poste

RMIT University is seeking a Technical Officer, Microbiology, to oversee daily microbiology laboratory operations and related teaching spaces. You will provide expert technical support to teach and research activities and help ensure safe, compliant lab environments.

You will contribute to quality systems, documentation, and the implementation of new microbiology methods while maintaining high performance and safety standards across campus labs.