Kolling Institute is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technical Assistant to join its team supporting researchers and its facilities.

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until 28 February 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification:Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration:$33.76 -$35.05 per hour
Hours Per Week:16
Requisition ID:REQ701003

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, compelling and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong.



We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism

Where you'll be working

Kolling Institute, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards

What you'll be doing

The role of Laboratory Technical Assistant (LTA) will work closely with the Kolling Lab Technical Services team to support researchers and students to achieve excellence. The LTA will maintain supplies of clean and sterile glassware and lab items and assist in the checking and production of a range of lab fundamentals to assist and support researchers as part of the laboratory services team.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

- Willingness to learn new skills and tasks as required.
- Demonstrated strong working WHS knowledge of Physical Containment Level 2 laboratories and familiar risk assessment and safe work procedures.

Able to communicate effectively with researchers and colleagues.

📌 Laboratory Technical Assistant (St Leonards)
🏢 NSW Health
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