AddressAbout Us
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is located in the heart of Sydney's creative and digital precinct. UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are known for our industry focus, practice-based teaching and learning, real world research and our location. With state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, we're preparing students to become global thinkers, leaders and innovators.
The Faculty of Science's organisational structure consists of two schools, two research institutes, administrative services, and Technical Services. Comprising of five discipline-based teams and an operations team, Technical Services is Faculty led, providing technical expertise and operational management for Academic Staff and students covering more than 100 teaching and research laboratories and ancillary spaces that includes a store and workshop.
About the Role
The Faculty of Science is currently recruiting for a General Laboratory Assistant to join the Technical Operations and Infrastructure Team on a full-time, continuing basis. The General Laboratory Assistant provides a range of services to support the day-to-day operations of teaching and research laboratories in the Faculty of Science. This position involves performing a range of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of laboratory activities, including glassware and lab cleaning, consumable reordering, and restocking plus providing assistance and support as needed.
If successful for this role, some of your responsibilities will include:
• Clean standard, PC2, and specialist laboratories in compliance with standard operating procedures
• Appropriately handle and remove laboratory wastes in compliance with standard operating procedures
• Organise laundry and restock of laboratory coats and gowns
• Clean, wash and restock laboratory glassware
• Regularly clean, test and calibrate desktop and small scientific instruments
As the ideal candidate, you will possess:
• The ability to plan and organise work within required timeframes
• The ability work independently and as part of a team, including the ability to respond to changing circumstances and critical situations
• The ability to with standard operating procedures
• The ability to identify and escalate problems
Remuneration
Base Salary Range: $59,785 to $62,620 pa (HEW 2)
This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Staff Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave, access to the UTS Fitness Passport program and salary packaging opportunities.
This position is full-time and the appointment will be made on a continuing basis.
How To Apply
In order to obtain;
- A copy of the Position Description; and
- Full details of the application process,
Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website.
Closing Date: Monday 13th May 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)
Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Accessibility
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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.
We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
