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Reporting to the Technical Coordinator, the Technical Officer provides high-quality technical support for Chemistry & Life Sciences teaching labs (and occasional research labs) at our City-based university client. This hands-on role ensures the safe and effective delivery of laboratory classes by preparing solutions, setting up/packing down equipment, routine instrument calibration, and day-to-day laboratory housekeeping. You will also assist in maintaining key laboratory documentation and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
Job Responsibility
Lead technical preparation and set-up of Chemistry and Life Sciences practical classes, including reagent preparation, ensuring all equipment and spaces are ready for use, and managing subsequent pack-down and reset
Provide essential day-to-day technical support, including the operation, routine maintenance, calibration, and first-line troubleshooting of common laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, spectrophotometers)
Maintain laboratory safety and compliance by managing chemical/consumable inventories, assisting with OHS processes, safe chemical handling, waste disposal, and maintaining necessary documentation (SOPs, risk documentation, registers)
Demonstrate strong personal accountability and client-focused service to meet teaching schedules and contribute positively to the technical team
Requirements
Proven experience in a Chemistry laboratory setting, ideally within education, including preparing reagents and managing class set-up/pack-down
Demonstrated competence in operating, maintaining, and performing basic troubleshooting on standard laboratory equipment
Strong commitment to laboratory safety, compliance, and OHS practices, including chemical and waste management
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a client-focused approach to meet teaching deadlines
Degree or higher qualification in Chemistry with relevant experience