Science Lab Technician - Inspire Hands-On Learning

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Varsity College in Australia seeks a Laboratory Technician to support practical science classes and maintain safe, well-equipped laboratories for staff and students.

You will prepare samples and materials, manage chemicals and waste, calibrate equipment, and assist teaching staff with demonstrations, field trips and STEM initiatives, ensuring accurate record-keeping and stock control.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with practical science demonstrations.
• Ability to manage chemicals and laboratory waste safely.
• Familiarity with maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up samples, demonstrations, equipment and scientific materials for practical classes, including preparing chemical solutions and basic laboratory equipment.
• Safely manage chemicals, laboratory waste and scientific materials, maintaining clean, secure and compliant laboratories, preparation areas, storerooms and equipment.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, develop and update laboratory procedures, and arrange repairs or replacements for damaged or faulty equipment.
• Support science teaching staff and students with practical activities, demonstrations, experiments, field trips and STEM initiatives, providing technical advice and prioritising tasks to support learning outcomes.
• Manage stock, inventory, purchases, deliveries, registers, records and asset information, including chemical and hazardous substance records, budgets and orders, and liaise with suppliers, industry, other schools and laboratory staff.

Skills

Lab safety

Chemical handling

Equipment maintenance

Stock management

Team support

Job description

Varsity College in Australia seeks a Laboratory Technician to support practical science classes and maintain safe, well-equipped laboratories for staff and students.

You will prepare samples and materials, manage chemicals and waste, calibrate equipment, and assist teaching staff with demonstrations, field trips and STEM initiatives, ensuring accurate record-keeping and stock control.