Technical Officer - Laboratory Chemistry

RMIT University

Melbourne, Australia
Hew 4 + 17% super; not specified; flexible working...
Hybrid
Chemistry teaching laboratories experience
Chemistry laboratory equipment operation
Laboratory safety and compliance
The role contributes to the safe and effective delivery of laboratory classes through the preparation of solutions and materials, set-up and pack-down of equipment and consumables, routine calibration and first-line troubleshooting of laboratory instruments, and general day-to-day laboratory housekeeping

Job Summary

  • The role contributes to the safe and effective delivery of laboratory classes through the preparation of solutions and materials, set-up and pack-down of equipment and consumables, routine calibration and first-line troubleshooting of laboratory instruments, and general day-to-day laboratory housekeeping.
  • Under the direction of the Technical Coordinator, the incumbent also supports the maintenance of laboratory documentation and systems, including chemical registers, consumable and equipment inventories, SOPs/SWIs, and risk documentation, while ensuring compliance with RMIT health, safety and well-being requirements.
  • RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation and is dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing its people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age.

Matching Summary

The role contributes to the safe and effective delivery of laboratory classes through the preparation of solutions and materials, set-up and pack-down of equipment and consumables, routine calibration and first-line troubleshooting of laboratory instruments, and general day-to-day laboratory housekeeping.

Salary

HEW 4 + 17% Superannuation; Not specified; Flexible Working Arrangements

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Chemistry teaching laboratories experience
  • Chemistry laboratory equipment operation
  • Laboratory safety and compliance
  • Safe chemical handling and storage
  • Client-focused communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Attention to detail in record keeping
  • Planning and prioritizing work

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in Chemistry teaching laboratories
  • Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining common Chemistry laboratory equipment
  • Demonstrated understanding of laboratory safety and compliance
  • Strong client-focused communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven organisational skills and attention to detail

Work Rights

Not specified

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