Technical Officer–Process Chemistry & Environment JR45111

Our Melbourne-based university client is seeking a Technical Officer – Process Chemistry & Environmental to support teaching and research activities within STEM laboratories.

Reporting to the Technical Coordinator, you will provide hands-on technical support to staff and students, maintain laboratory equipment, deliver inductions and training, and ensure laboratories operate safely and efficiently in line with OH&S requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of Process Chemistry and Environmental laboratories

• Operate, maintain, and demonstrate laboratory equipment and instruments

• Deliver inductions, training, and technical advice to laboratory users

• Maintain laboratory documentation including SOPs, risk assessments, and chemical registers

• Assist with preparation of equipment and materials for teaching and research activities

• Ensure laboratories are safe, compliant, well maintained, and operational at all times

About You

• Experience working in chemical and/or environmental engineering laboratories including learning & teaching and research laboratories.

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment relevant to chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or analytical chemistry analytical chemistry, wastewater, and/or PC1/PC2 facilities, generating appropriate operating documentation.

• Understanding of OH&S legislation and laboratory safety practices

• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

If you have the relevant experience for the assignment then please attach your CV in word format over the long weekend/ early next week.

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