Laboratory Technician (Greenvale)

This is a category B Level 2 position under the _Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022_.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist in the setting up of laboratories in STEM building
- Ensure all actions (preparation of chemicals, experiments etc), including safety procedures, are performed in accordance with hazardous chemical regulations, other relevant regulations and the information outlined in the MSDS and Risk Assessment
- Prepare the materials, stock and standard solutions, specimens and apparatus as required by the Science staff
- Assist in the setting up of, and testing of, demonstrations/experiments ensuring they function successfully
- Ensure correct and protected disposal of biological and chemical residues and waste in accordance with regulations reporting issues when they arise
- Administer first aid treatment for minor laboratory injuries
- Obtain and keep up to date relevant MSDS, Hazardous Substances Register and Risk Assessments
- Operate laboratory documentation systems
- inventories, the hazardous substances register and risk assessments
- Develop and maintain the safety manual in consultation with the Learning Leader
- Preparing materials for scheduled classes.

**Requirements**:

- Relevant qualifications and experience in laboratory duties, with a strong understanding of safe work practices, ideally within an educational setting.
- A current National Criminal Records Check
- A current Working with Children Check Card
- First Aid Level Two Certificate
- Being familiar with the use of 3D printers would be extremely beneficial
- Effective planning and organisational skills
- Possess a high level of literacy, numeracy and information technology skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with people at all levels and from varying backgrounds
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple deadline and competing demands
- Presents appropriately, following dress code
- Keeps privileged information to which this position is privy confidential and shows commitment to the value and ethos of Catholic education
- Generosity of spirit, optimism and enthusiasm
- Respond to own training/development needs

**How to apply**

**Applications close Friday, 11th October 2024, 4pm.**

Kolbe Catholic College is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care, including maintaining compliance with the Child Safety Code of Conduct. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qzvif