Technical Officer - Chemistry Laboratories

We are seeking an experienced Technical Officerto 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

100% Onsite | Contract until 18 October

About You





We are looking for someone with strong 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
- Solid 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 Checkis 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 diversity-and-inclusion.

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📌 Technical Officer - Chemistry Laboratories (Melbourne)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Melbourne