Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

at  Curtin University of Technology

• $64,725 - $70,396 + 17% Superannuation
• Full time, Continuing position (37.5hours per week)
• Onsite parking, generous super, and opportunities for career development

JOB REFERENCE: 891808

Are you a dynamic individual ready to make a meaningful impact in a flexible and mobile role? Curtin Medical School is actively seeking bright and motivated Laboratory Assistants to support our Microbiology discipline within our technical team. This is your chance to contribute to the success of our teaching programs and be an integral part of our vibrant community.

YOUR NEW ROLE

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will assist and collaborate with senior laboratory staff to provide technical and hands-on support to diverse teaching programs in the Faculty of Health Science. You will play a pivotal part in supporting Microbiology and other disciplines within the broader technical team, contributing to the success of our dynamic teaching programs.

This position may support a wide range of teaching activities across the Faculty and Curtin Medical School but will be based in the discipline of Microbiology. As a Laboratory Assistant working as a member of our team, your role will involve:

• Assisting team members with the overall presentation of laboratory practical classes for the Health Sciences teaching program
• Collecting, preparing, cleaning and sorting laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Organising, label, restock and maintain laboratory inventory and consumables.
• Setting up facilities and preparing laboratory/field resources in readiness for teaching and research activities, including setting up classes, collection and preparation of specimens, as applicable.
• With training, operate sterilisation equipment such as autoclaves and glassware washing and drying equipment.
• Other routine tasks associated with the support of laboratory classes within the Faculty of Health Sciences.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

As this is continuing contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach your updated Resume and Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience as relates to the below selection criteria:

• Completion of Year 12 with relevant work experience.
• Experience in a Microbiology laboratory environment preferred.
• Good communication skills with a strong desire to work as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and an ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• A moderate level of physical fitness commensurate with the manual handling work requirements of the role.
• A commitment to providing a safe and high-quality learning experience for our students.
• A current “C” class WA driver’s licence is desirable.
• Experience and/or training in the use of Autoclaves and sterilisation techniques is desirable