Senior Laboratory Technician: Science Lab & Safety Lead

Melton Christian College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

On-site parking

Gym facilities

Staff tuition discounts

Job summary

Melton Christian College invites applications for a Senior Laboratory Technician to support science education across the Secondary School. You will ensure engaging and safe practical activities, maintain lab safety and compliance, and drive continuous improvement across our science facilities.

The role requires qualification in Laboratory Science or Applied Science (Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or higher), experience in school laboratories, and ability to manage safety records, risk

Qualifications

• Holds qualifications in Laboratory Science or Applied Science, including a minimum Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or higher.
• Experience in a science laboratory environment within an educational setting is required.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety, chemical handling, storage and disposal procedures.
• Experience using Chemwatch or similar chemical management systems.
• Ability to prepare risk assessments using RiskAssess or equivalent systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory materials, specimens, solutions, equipment and resources for practical science lessons.
• Support operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory technologies and equipment.
• Set up, test and pack away equipment across Biology, Chemistry, Physics and General Science classes.
• Coordinate servicing, calibration, maintenance and replacement of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory facilities in a clean, organised and safe condition.
• Support planning and delivery of practical scientific investigations.
• Manage laboratory inventory, consumables and equipment purchasing.
• Maintain Chemwatch records, SDS, chemical registers and compliance documentation.
• Ensure safe storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and hazardous substances.
• Prepare and maintain risk assessments using RiskAssess or similar systems.
• Conduct laboratory safety inspections and audits and ensure OH&S compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Laboratory Science / Applied Science qualification

Tools

Chemwatch

RiskAssess

Job description

Melton Christian College invites applications for a Senior Laboratory Technician to support science education across the Secondary School. You will ensure engaging and safe practical activities, maintain lab safety and compliance, and drive continuous improvement across our science facilities.

The role requires qualification in Laboratory Science or Applied Science (Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or higher), experience in school laboratories, and ability to manage safety records, risk