Teaching & Research Lab Technician

UNSW; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 92.000 - 104.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNSW is seeking a Technical Officer in Sydney to provide high-level technical support for teaching and research laboratories. You will work with academic staff, lab demonstrators and students to ensure smooth operation, safety compliance and accurate record-keeping.

The role includes preparing for practical classes, equipment maintenance, inventory control and training staff and students in procedures and safety practices.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Extensive understanding of the discipline and/or experience working in a teaching laboratory.
• Demonstrated initiative, high self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to apply policies in a work environment.
• Strong organisational, communication and administrative skills.
• Effective record keeping with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team, meet deadlines and prioritise.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse people.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of UNSW aims, values, policies and guidelines.
• Understanding of health & safety responsibilities and training.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of teaching and/or research laboratories through quality technical support.
• Provide technical assistance to staff and students, demonstrations of techniques and operation of equipment.
• Provide basic induction, instrument training and troubleshooting for staff and students.
• Source and maintain equipment, instruments or chemicals and consumables; liaise with suppliers for repairs.
• Maintain laboratory documentation including safety records and equipment logs.
• Manage laboratory inventories and ensure safe, correctly labelled storage; audit records.
• Identify and address problems within the laboratory and escalate as needed.
• Schedule usage of laboratory equipment and training requirements.
• Implement safety policies and university code of conduct and values.

Kenntnisse

Organisational skills

Communication

Administrative skills

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

UNSW is seeking a Technical Officer in Sydney to provide high-level technical support for teaching and research laboratories. You will work with academic staff, lab demonstrators and students to ensure smooth operation, safety compliance and accurate record-keeping.

The role includes preparing for practical classes, equipment maintenance, inventory control and training staff and students in procedures and safety practices.