As a laboratory assistant, you’re responsible for helping laboratory technicians and scientists carry out research and experiments. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of research labs by carrying out routine tests, setting up equipment, and maintaining detailed records.
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Projects Administration Assistant
Location: Chinchilla
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Validation
Experience: 3 years
Project Administration support to the Upstream Projects Team Coordinate travel, accommodation and itinerary arrangements for site team Provide monthly camp allocation numbers IT requests and management & coordination of fleet vehicles maintenance / pool vehicle requests PPE requests for personnel, contractor expense claims Updating MS Excel spreadsheets and preparing PowerPoint presentations Calendar management Coordinate appointments, meetings and conferences - minute taking and preparing agendas Maintain electronic filing systems Some domestic travel may be required
Assistant Farm Manager
Location: Griffith
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Production & Manufacturing
Experience: 3 years
Key Responsibilities: Supervising Daily Operations Animal Care Staff Supervision Feed and Resource Management Health and Biosecurity Record-Keeping and Reporting Farm Equipment Maintenance Budgeting and Cost Management Compliance with Regulations Production and Quality Control
Senior Surveyor
Location: Helensvale
Branche: Infrastructure
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 0 years
We're recruiting for a Senior Surveyor to join a well-established civil contractor working across the Gold Coast. This permanent role offers a mix of office-based and site work, providing leadership across infrastructure and land development projects. Ideal for experienced professionals seeking stability, responsibility, and the chance to work closer to home. Key Responsibilities: Travel to project sites across the Gold Coast for survey delivery Perform office-based planning, reporting, and coordination tasks Lead and mentor surveyors and assistants on active projects Conduct engineering surveys for design, construction, and monitoring Manage machine control systems and ensure accurate data integration Use 12D software and other surveying platforms to support project outcomes Ensure all work meets survey specifications and quality standards
Project Engineer
Location: Broadmeadows
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Quality Management
Experience: 2 years
This 12-month contract role is based across Parkville & Melbourne CBD. The Project Engineer will be supporting the consolidation of the R&D office into the clients Melbourne CBD site. The position will involce coordinating the relocation and re establishment of over 400 pieces of laboratory equipment. Coordinate the relocation of 400 laboratory equipment items, including planning, transport, and re-installation. Supervise and manage equipment vendors, ensuring timely completion of all activities. Support general coordination tasks associated with the move of staff and laboratory operations. Provide direction, follow-up, and ensure all tasks are completed in line with project schedules. Coordinate equipment vendors to pack up and relocate equipment
Laboratory assistant job role
Laboratory assistants play an important role in scientific research. You will work under the supervision of senior laboratory staff and support them in their daily work. Your job typically involves handling laboratory tools and equipment, preparing samples, maintaining laboratory space clean, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Laboratory assistant responsibilities
As a laboratory assistant, you may have multiple responsibilities depending on the laboratory you work in. However, some of the most common tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing samples and specimens for analysis
- Monitoring and recording data accurately
- Cleaning and sterilising laboratory equipment
- Maintaining stock levels of laboratory supplies
- Collaborating with warehouse and distribution teams
- Adhering to instructions from the laboratory manager
- Keeping detailed records and conducting literature reviews
- Following laboratory safety guidelines and protocols
Laboratory assistant qualifications
To work as a laboratory assistant, you typically will need a certificate or an associate degree in laboratory science, biology, or a related field. In some cases, a high school diploma combined with experience and on-the-job training may suffice.
- Qualifications required may vary between institutions, but generally, you will need:
- A diploma, associate, or bachelor's degree in laboratory science, biology, or a related major
- Understanding of laboratory techniques, safety practices, and equipment
- Courses in chemistry, biology, mathematics, and microbiology
- Proficiency in computer systems and security protocols
Laboratory assistant skills
As a laboratory assistant, you typically need a range of skills to support lab staff effectively.
You should be able to:
- Organise and prioritise tasks
- Pay attention to detail and maintain high accuracy standards
- Work with minimal supervision and participate in a team efficiently
- Communicate effectively with laboratory staff and researchers
- Follow procedures and protocols for quality assurance
- Handle chemical substances and laboratory equipment as required
- Troubleshoot basic problems to maintain laboratory schedules and avoid delays