Laboratory Assistant (Sample Management & Lab Operations)

About the role

The Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Queensland is looking for a Laboratory Assistant for a full-time, fixed-term position through 31 December 2027, based at its Dutton Park campus. The role provides technical, operational and administrative support to keep laboratories and research programs running safely and efficiently, helping manage samples, equipment, consumables and laboratory records. The base salary is $79,096-$83,863 (HEW Level 4) with 17% superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, register, organise and store incoming research and environmental samples using laboratory databases and sample management systems.
• Maintain sampling equipment, laboratory consumables and inventory records, including ordering, receiving and registering new equipment.
• Prepare and distribute equipment and materials for clients while keeping laboratory documents, databases and registers accurate.
• Support the safe operation of laboratory facilities, including equipment and facility upkeep, glassware management and chemical and clinical waste management.
• Work in cold environments, including cold rooms and -20C storage areas.

Required profile

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology, or Certificate IV with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Experience in a laboratory, research or similar technical environment.
• Experience receiving, recording, handling and storing research or environmental samples.
• Ability to work independently under routine direction and in a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Experience using laboratory equipment and supporting equipment maintenance.
• Consumables management, stock control and inventory activities.
• Strong computer and database literacy, including maintaining accurate records and using electronic record systems.

What we offer

• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental and primary care leave.
• 17% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program and career development opportunities.

Applications close on Sunday 25 October at 11:00pm AEST. Pre-employment checks include verification of right to work in Australia and mandatory immunisations; employer-sponsored work rights are not available. Applications must be submitted through the university's recruitment channel with a resume and cover letter.