Laboratory Technician Full-time

Laboratory Technician

Hands-on role in first-year biology teaching / Support botany, zoology, genetics and ecology practicals / Collaborative, student-focused lab team

Apply now to bring your biological expertise into a dynamic teaching laboratory that inspires future scientists.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity In this continuing role, you will support large first-year biology practicals across multiple disciplines. You will prepare experiments, assist in classes, and help maintain safe, high-quality laboratories for students.

What you will deliver:

• Prepare, set up and dismantle practical classes, including materials, equipment and waste disposal across teaching laboratories.
• Attend laboratory classes to support students, demonstrators and academics, troubleshooting equipment and practical issues in real time.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, bookings and inventories, ensuring consumables, chemicals and specimens are available and correctly stored.
• Follow and help review OHS procedures, risk assessments and SOPs, serving as first aider and floor warden.
• Engage in continuous improvement and professional development, contributing ideas to enhance practical classes and student experience.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a degree in Science with a major in Botany, Zoology, Genetics or Ecology.
• Bring experience preparing and supporting biology laboratory classes, ideally across multiple first-year subject areas.
• Demonstrate competence in several techniques, such as media preparation, aseptic methods, dissection or molecular biology.
• Apply strong organizational and time management skills to balance competing deadlines in a busy teaching environment.
• Understand laboratory safety requirements and follow OHS procedures when handling chemicals, equipment and biological materials.
• Use accurate record-keeping and basic IT skills, including Office365, databases, spreadsheets and online teaching platforms.

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – School of BioSciences You will join the School of BioSciences, a vibrant community delivering world-class teaching and research in biology. The School teaches over 3,000 undergraduates each year, supported by modern laboratories and specialist technical staff. You will work closely with academics and fellow technicians in a collaborative, student-focused environment. The Faculty of Science values curiosity, excellence and inclusion, offering rich opportunities for development and progression.

Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Application essentials:

• Visit “apply with us” to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Kathy Vohs at kathymn@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Lachlan Bryce at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that's shaping the future.

Applications close: Monday 27th July, 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.