Science Lab Assistant — School Laboratory (Part-Time)

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata salary

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Gym access

Job summary

St John Bosco College Engadine, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to support the Science faculty. The role is part-time (42 hours per fortnight) with permanency (3 days per week), reporting to the Science Coordinator and ensuring a safe, well-equipped learning environment.

Applicants should hold a science qualification (eg Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or Diploma of Laboratory Technology), be familiar with WHS and risk assessment, and able to

Qualifications

• Capacity to safely and effectively prepare Science practicals and experiments.
• Ability to use RiskAssess and be able to accurately assess risk assessments
• Ability to use Chemwatch or be willing to learn
• A sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety requirements including the safe management, storage, handling and labelling of hazardous material
• Capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team and at times autonomously
• A willingness to undergo any relevant training appropriate for the role
• Suitable qualification in Science eg Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, Diploma of Laboratory Technology
• Commitment to supporting a positive religious and cultural Catholic School environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Science faculty with day-to-day operations of science resources.
• Maintain safe teaching and learning environments in the laboratory.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to laboratory management.

Skills

Laboratory assistance

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Risk assessment

Chemwatch usage

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Tools

RiskAssess

Chemwatch

Job description

St John Bosco College Engadine, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to support the Science faculty. The role is part-time (42 hours per fortnight) with permanency (3 days per week), reporting to the Science Coordinator and ensuring a safe, well-equipped learning environment.

Applicants should hold a science qualification (eg Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or Diploma of Laboratory Technology), be familiar with WHS and risk assessment, and able to