technical officer chemistry (jr48368).

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Technical Coordinator, the Technical Officer provides high-quality technical support for Chemistry & Life Sciences teaching labs (and occasional research labs) at our City-based university client. This hands-on role ensures the safe and effective delivery of laboratory classes by preparing solutions, setting up/packing down equipment, routine instrument calibration, and day-to-day laboratory housekeeping. You will also assist in maintaining key laboratory documentation and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical preparation and set-up of Chemistry and Life Sciences practical classes, including reagent preparation, ensuring all equipment and spaces are ready for use, and managing subsequent pack-down and reset.
• Provide essential day-to-day technical support, including the operation, routine maintenance, calibration, and first-line troubleshooting of common laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, spectrophotometers).
• Maintain laboratory safety and compliance by managing chemical/consumable inventories, assisting with OHS processes, safe chemical handling, waste disposal, and maintaining necessary documentation (SOPs, risk documentation, registers).
• Demonstrate strong personal accountability and client-focused service to meet teaching schedules and contribute positively to the technical team.

About You

• Proven experience in a Chemistry laboratory setting, ideally within education, including preparing reagents and managing class set-up/pack-down.
• Demonstrated competence in operating, maintaining, and performing basic troubleshooting on standard laboratory equipment.
• Strong commitment to laboratory safety, compliance, and OHS practices, including chemical and waste management.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a client-focused approach to meet teaching deadlines.

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