Laboratory Assistant

Are you a dynamic individual ready to make a meaningful impact in a flexible and mobile role? Curtin Medical School is actively seeking bright and motivated Laboratory Assistants to support our Pharmacy discipline within our technical team. This is your chance to contribute to the success of our teaching programs and be an integral part of our vibrant community.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will assist and collaborate with senior laboratory staff to provide technical and hands-on support to diverse teaching programs in the Faculty of Health Science. You will play a pivotal part in supporting disciplines within the broader technical team, contributing to the success of our dynamic teaching programs.

This position may support a wide range of teaching activities across the Faculty and Curtin Medical School, but will be based in the discipline of Pharmacy. As a Laboratory Assistant working as a member of our team, your role will involve:

• Assisting team members with the overall presentation of laboratory practical classes for the Health Sciences teaching program
• Collecting, preparing, cleaning and sorting laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Organising, label, restock and maintain laboratory inventory and consumables.
• Setting up facilities and preparing laboratory/field resources in readiness for teaching and research activities, including setting up classes, collection and preparation of specimens, as applicable.
• With training, operate sterilisation equipment such as autoclaves and glassware washing and drying equipment.
• Other routine tasks associated with the support of laboratory classes within the Faculty of Health Sciences.

You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role to be considered.

The Curtin Medical School (CMS) is one of four schools in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The School was formed in 2021 by the merger of the Curtin Medical School, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences and the School of Medical Radiation Sciences. The school trains a range of health professionals through accredited BSc courses. This position is within the CMS but may work in related areas across the faculty.

At Curtin, we are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.

Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, and are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.

• Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
• Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) with cash out options*, customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise and Hotel, as well as Health Insurance discounts.
• Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leave (5 days)*, Study Leave, Community Service Leave, and access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff) for Professional Staff.
• Plus 18% more observed days off -enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
• Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.
• Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin’s wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

Your application should include a cover letter addressing the below, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

To be considered, you will bring to the role:

• Completion of Year 12 with relevant work experience.
• Experience in a laboratory environment preferred.
• Good communication skills with a strong desire to work as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and an ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• A moderate level of physical fitness commensurate with the manual handling work requirements of the role.
• A commitment to providing a safe and high-quality learning experience for our students.
• A current “C” class WA driver’s licence is desirable.
• Experience and/or training in the use of Autoclaves and sterilisation techniques is desirable.

To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/durtzu6v

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
 
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.

We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.