Laboratory Technician

Key performance areas

Laboratory Management

• Manage laboratory stock, chemicals, equipment and consumables

• Order and collect specimens for dissections

• Maintain stock control systems and inventory levels

• Ensure laboratory equipment remains in good working order

• Oversee the safe storage of chemicals

• Manage departmental petty cash where required

Practical Assessment and Lesson Support

• Prepare and set up laboratories for practical lessons and assessments

• Assist with practical examinations and demonstrations

• Store, collect and dispose of dissection materials appropriately

• Clean and sterilise laboratory equipment and work areas

• Assist with invigilation of practical assessments

• Support teachers with practical assessment administration and marking of practical components

Laboratory Safety

• Promote and enforce laboratory safety procedures

• Ensure correct disposal of chemicals and organic materials

• Demonstrate the safe use of chemicals, equipment and PPE

• Monitor and manage chemical spills and disposal of broken glassware

Event and Excursion Support

• Coordinate curriculum-related events and excursions

• Liaise with venues and service providers

• Assist with event administration, catering and logistics

• Arrange transport and maintain learner attendance records during excursions

Qualifications, experience and skills

• A recognised Science qualification (BSc, National Diploma or relevant qualification)

• SACE registration

• Experience working within a Cambridge curriculum environment

• Proven laboratory experience in a school or similar educational setting

• Experience supporting learners from Year 4 to Year 12

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a Laboratory Technician or in a similar role

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• Basic computer literacy

• Excellent planning and time management skills

• The ability to maintain high safety standards and support practical teaching and learning

Closing date: 11 November 2026 .