Technical Assistant
- University of New South Wales
- Australia, NSW
- Jul 2, 2026
Job Description:
A Technical Assistant/Laboratory Assistant provides routine support to facilities for housekeeping including waste management, wash up, media preparation and autoclaving.
This role will:
- Coordinate deliveries, inventory storage and maintenance of supplies, labware and instruments.
- Carry out laboratory housekeeping and support services including monitoring use of equipment, basic equipment maintenance, and delivery of lab consumables.
- Maintain registers for laboratory equipment and consumables to ensure compliance.
- Ensure all laboratory safety practices are implemented according to SWPs.
- Removal of waste in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Cooperate with all health & safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.
A person engaged is generally expected to have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in basic laboratory assistance.
- Completion of a relevant certificate and previous experience in basic laboratory assistance.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
If you require any further information regarding the role, please contact Alireza Shamakhy [email protected]
To submit an application for the role, please do so via the 'Apply Now' button.
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Job Description:
A Technical Assistant/Laboratory Assistant provides routine support to facilities for housekeeping including waste management, wash up, media preparation and autoclaving.
This role will:
- Coordinate deliveries, inventory storage and maintenance of supplies, labware and instruments.
- Carry out laboratory housekeeping and support services including monitoring use of equipment, basic equipment maintenance, and delivery of lab consumables.
- Maintain registers for laboratory equipment and consumables to ensure compliance.
- Ensure all laboratory safety practices are implemented according to SWPs.
- Removal of waste in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Cooperate with all health & safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.
A person engaged is generally expected to have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in basic laboratory assistance.
- Completion of a relevant certificate and previous experience in basic laboratory assistance.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
If you require any further information regarding the role, please contact Alireza Shamakhy [email protected]
To submit an application for the role, please do so via the 'Apply Now' button.
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