100% Onsite | Contract until 18 October
We are seeking an experienced
Technical Officer
to support the safe and effective operation of chemistry-aligned laboratories within a STEM teaching and research environment.
Working alongside the Technical Coordinator, you will oversee day-to-day laboratory operations while providing specialist technical support to staff, students and researchers.
This is a hands‐on role covering
chemical and equipment management, compressed gases, laboratory safety, maintenance, documentation and technical training
.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the day-to-day operation of chemistry-aligned laboratories and technical workspaces
Safely transporting, connecting and managing
compressed gas cylinders
Managing chemicals, chemical inventories and
chemical waste
Maintaining laboratory consumables, stock levels and purchasing requirements
Managing specialist laboratory equipment, including access, servicing, routine maintenance and calibration
Developing and maintaining
SOPs, Safe Work Instructions, risk assessments, chemical registers and other laboratory documentation
Providing technical advice, training and laboratory inductions to students, staff and other users
Developing preventative maintenance schedules and ensuring equipment remains operational and available
Supporting safe laboratory practices and ensuring compliance with relevant
OH&S; legislation, standards and organisational procedures
Identifying safety or compliance issues and supporting the development and implementation of remediation plans
Maintaining laboratories and workspaces in a clean, safe and operational condition
Assisting with the acquisition, installation and commissioning of new laboratory equipment and resources
Working closely with technical, teaching and research stakeholders to support planned laboratory activities
About You




We are looking for someone with robust practical laboratory experience who is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day technical operations.
You will ideally bring:
Demonstrated experience working within
chemistry, chemical engineering or a related laboratory environment
Extensive experience with the
safe handling, transport and connection of compressed gas cylinders
Strong experience managing
chemicals and chemical waste
Experience working with and maintaining specialised or custom chemical laboratory equipment
Previous laboratory operations and maintenance experience, ideally within a
teaching or research environment
A sound understanding of
OH&S; legislation, laboratory safety requirements and relevant industry standards
Experience developing or maintaining SOPs, risk assessments and safe working documentation
Strong organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to laboratory operations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualifications & Requirements
Tertiary qualification in
Chemistry or a related discipline
, and/or substantial relevant laboratory experience
Experience within the tertiary education or research sector will be highly regarded
A valid
Victorian Working with Children Check
is mandatory
If you're an experienced laboratory professional with a strong chemistry background who enjoys combining hands‐on technical work with safety, equipment management and supporting teaching and research, we'd love to hear from you.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at .
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📌 Technical Officer - Chemistry Laboratories (Melbourne)
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