Ecotox Services Australia is a private ecotoxicity testing laboratory in Lane Cove NSW that specialises in testing environmental discharges such as effluents, ground waters, wastewaters, chemicals and products for the waste water tratment, desalinatiion, mining, oil&gas;, manufacturing and chemical product formulation industries using routine and non-routine ecotoxicity test methods.
We are seeking qualified and motivated laboratory technicians or aquarists with some relevant experience in culturing of micro-algae, aquatic invertebrates or fish.
The Laboratory Technician / Aquarist undertakes maintenance of laboratory plant and animal cultures, assists in laboratory equipment maintenance, performs laboratory cleaning duties, and supports ecotoxicity testing and field collection activities.
Duties are as directed by the Laboratory Coordinator and Director.
Key responsibilities
Maintenance of laboratory plant and animal cultures, including micro-algae, duckweed, cladocerans, copepods, amphipods, hydra, fish and others, with accurate record keeping
Assist in the maintenance of laboratory equipment in conformance with Laboratory Maintenance Schedule, including calibration of instruments and equipment




Laboratory cleaning duties, including cleaning of laboratory glassware and equipment
Assist staff in performing ecotoxicity tests, which may include sample preparation, seeding of test organisms, performing counts and observations and taking of physico-chemical measurements
Assist in the collection of test and culture organisms from the field
Secure handling of hazardous substances, including chemicals and environmental samples containing pathogens, in conformance with Laboratory Safety Manual and systems
Other general laboratory duties as directed
About you
Minimum qualification: TAFE Certificate 4 - Laboratory Techniques or Diploma of Laboratory Technology or equivalent
University degree in environmental sciences preferred
Some experience in working in a laboratory and culturing of aquatic organisms highly desirable
Physically fit and able to lift carboys of water or aquaria desirable
Willing to be immunised and maintain immunisation status against Hepatitis B, Polio and Tetanus
by Friday 30 October.
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📌 Laboratory Technician (Sydney)
🏢 Ecotox.com.au
📍 Sydney