Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact.
We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university, and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities.
With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.
About the Team
Technical Services at UTS support teaching, research, and operational excellence across science, engineering, health, and design disciplines.
Dedicated technical teams manage laboratories, fieldwork logistics, and specialist facilities, while overseeing procurement, asset management, and compliance with safety protocols.
They play a strategic role in enabling high-quality education and research through infrastructure support, risk management, and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Within the Faculty of Science, Technical Services provides dedicated support for teaching and research laboratories, fieldwork operations, and specialist facilities.
Teams oversee procurement and asset management, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and deliver critical operational support that enables safe, efficient, and innovative scientific activity.
About the Role
The Laboratory Assistant provides essential technical and operational support to ensure the smooth day-today functioning of teaching and research laboratories within the Faculty of Science.
This role is responsible for maintaining laboratory readiness by managing consumables, preparing media and solutions, assisting with the set-up and pack-down of practical classes, and supporting compliance with health, safety, and wellbeing standards.
Working under broad guidelines, the Laboratory Assistant contributes to an efficient, safe, and cooperative laboratory environment that enables high-quality teaching and research outcomes.
We have two full time positions available.




If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for:
Maintaining laboratory readiness by managing inventory, ordering standard laboratory consumables, and ensuring laboratories are fully stocked.
Setting up and packing down undergraduate practical classes, preparing equipment, solutions, media, and laboratory materials while ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Supporting laboratory operations by washing and restocking glassware, organising laboratory gowns, operating autoclaves, and managing hazardous waste in accordance with safety procedures.
Coordinating the ordering and safe transport of gas cylinders, cryogenic liquids, solvents, and other laboratory supplies in line with UTS purchasing and safety procedures.
Conducting routine laboratory compliance activities, including testing safety showers and supporting the safe operation and maintenance of laboratory facilities.
With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following key selection criteria:
Ability to plan and organise work within required timeframes
Comply with standard operating procedures
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including ability to respond to changing circumstances and critical situations.
Experience working in a laboratory and familiarity with laboratory processes.
Experience working with hazardous materials
Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $68,131 - $77,672 pa (HEW 3)
This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices,



generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
These positions are full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.
How To Apply
Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website.
Here you can download:
full details of the application process;
a copy of the position statement; and
information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC****** and your name.
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at ******
Closing Date: Sunday, 2nd August **** at 11:59pm (AEST)
Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.
UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community.
In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence ****, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence.
Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors.
We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.
Accessibility
Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact ****** for assistance.
At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose - we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing 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 are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

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