Microbiology Laboratory Technician | Teaching & Lab Support

Times Higher Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Times Higher Education is seeking a Technical Officer, Microbiology, to support microbiology and cell biology laboratories at STEM College. Based at the Bundoora campus, you will help staff and students with practical activities, maintain equipment, and ensure health and safety standards are met.

You will apply microbiology knowledge through aseptic techniques, culturing, environmental monitoring and support for teaching and research across multiple campuses as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualification in microbiology or related discipline with relevant laboratory experience.
• Practical experience in microbiology including aseptic technique, culturing, staining and microbial identification.
• Experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and developing procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support operation of microbiology and cell biology laboratories.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and resources; assist staff and students with practical activities.
• Contribute to health, safety and quality standards in the labs.
• Apply microbiology knowledge through aseptic techniques, culturing and maintaining microbial samples.
• Prepare laboratories, monitor environmental conditions and support teaching and research activities.

Skills

Microbiology knowledge

Aseptic technique

Culturing

Equipment maintenance

Health & safety

Communication

Documentation

Education

Microbiology or related discipline

Job description

Times Higher Education is seeking a Technical Officer, Microbiology, to support microbiology and cell biology laboratories at STEM College. Based at the Bundoora campus, you will help staff and students with practical activities, maintain equipment, and ensure health and safety standards are met.

You will apply microbiology knowledge through aseptic techniques, culturing, environmental monitoring and support for teaching and research across multiple campuses as needed.