Laboratory Technician (Research Institute)

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The UNSW RNA Institute is Australias leading RNA research institute bringing together researchers from UNSW Science Engineering and Medicine led by Professor Pall Thordarson with collaborative input from other universities and institutes.

Our mission is to grow and support the NSW RNA Ecosystem:

RNA Technologies

RNA Education

RNA Research.

The Laboratory Assistant provides routine technical and laboratory support to the RNA Institute to assist with the smooth and efficient operation of UNSW RNA Institute Accelerator and research laboratories. This includes coordination and preparation of equipment consumables inventory and general laboratory maintenance according to implemented policies and procedures.

Fixed Term to December 31 st 2027

Full-time (38 hours per week)

The role reports to the Quality Manager and has no direct reports.

Under the guidance and direction of the supervisor accurately prepare buffers and other consumables required by UNSW RNA Institute staff.

Support laboratory operations by performing routine in-house equipment maintenance and assist with coordination of external servicing and repairs.

Monitor inventory and coordinate timely procurement delivery and receipt of reagents consumables equipment instruments and labware and ensuring proper labelling and storage according to safety policies.

Carry out laboratory housekeeping and support services including maintaining cleanliness of laboratory areas glassware and equipment ensuring proper disposal of waste such as chemicals and biological materials and general laboratory waste.

Accurately update laboratory records and databases within the quality management system (QMS) including inventory buffer preparation equipment maintenance records.

Identify issues pertaining to laboratory infrastructure and under the guidance of the Quality Manager liaise with Estate Management and contractors to report and close out facility-related issues.

Display a strong sense of self-initiative and ability to organise and prioritise daily tasks while incorporating guidance and direction provided by the manager and senior staff.

Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

Completion of a certificate level qualification in a related discipline with post-certificate relevant work experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education training and experience.

Demonstrated experience in or knowledge of general laboratory activities and the diverse aspects of supporting the operations of a regulated environments such as ISO/PC2 certified laboratories including compliance to safety procedures and other implemented policies and procedures.

Proficient level of computer literacy with advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.

An understanding of and commitment to UNSWs aims objectives and values in action together with relevant policies and guidelines.

Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment development retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender cultural background disability sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. UNSW partners with Australias leading diversity organisations networks and campaigns. Please refer to UNSWs diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options and support for carers (childcare parent rooms parental leave).