Laboratory Technician

We are seeking a passionate & motivated Laboratory Technician to join our team, working Part-time, 21 hrs. pw (0.6 FTE). The successful candidate will commence in Term 2, providing technical and administrative support to teaching staff in the Science Department and will work within the College's newly built Launch Lab.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Prepare all equipment as requested in the Risk Assess Program (database) required for experiments and demonstrations for all science classes as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.
- Assemble, pre-test and modify, if necessary, all practicals, demonstrations, and other teaching support resources requested by science teaching staff.
- Assist in completing an annual stock-take of equipment to enable ordering of required equipment for the beginning of the following school year.
- Perform risk assessment for Laboratory duties associated with set up of practical exercises and maintenance of laboratory chemicals and biological stocks.
- Ensure preparation of practical activities complies with current OH&S workplace standards and codes of practice and to be aware of the related legislation.
- Clean and pack away, unassisted, all equipment and chemicals used for the experiments and demonstrations.
- Responsible for the feeding, cleaning and maintenance of animals and their enclosures.
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance of laboratories, including equipment, bench tops etc.

Skills and Experience:
- Previous Laboratory Technician experience.
- Relevant post-secondary qualifications.
- Working knowledge of current OH&S legislation.
- Strong administrative skills.
- The ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Valid Working With Children Check & willing to obtain a Police Check.
- A First Aid certificate would be preferable.

Benefits
- Up to 7 days of gifted leave per year (Jewish Holidays) in addition to public holidays
- Permanent full-time staff entitled to a 25% school fee discount for their children (Kindergarten to Year 12) Permanent part-time employees (working more than 50% of FTE) will be entitled to a pro-rata fee discount.
- Free private & secure onsite car parking with onsite security.
- Free membership & access to onsite gym & swimming pool.
- Onsite Canteen.
- Free access to confidential wellbeing support including onsite psychologists, counsellors & external Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
- Discounts at local retailers including – cafes, car repairs & more.
- Discounted rental rates for hiring school facilities.

Located close to the Monash Freeway, Tooronga Train Station (7-min walk) and trams (10-minute walk).

Please submit your application directly via SEEK.