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Laboratory Manager

OSCA 149333·ANZSCO 139913

Employed

3,000

Part-time share

14.5%

Female share

48.3%

Median age

45 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Laboratory Manager is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a research, medical or production laboratory to ensure quality standards are met and health and safety standards comply with regulatory frameworks.

What they typically do

  • Implements, manages and oversees protocols, and ensures health and safety standards in the laboratory comply with regulatory frameworks
  • Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory levels
  • Trains technicians on the proper use of equipment and safety procedures to follow in the laboratory
  • Manages the daily operations of a laboratory, including the supervision of employees and schedule of activities
  • Monitors and ensures all laboratory operations are performed according to specifications
  • Reviews the studies, tests and analysis performed in the laboratory
  • Plans, organises and coordinates the quality management processes within the laboratory

Where they work

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
27.7%
VIC
26.5%
QLD
19.8%
WA
12.9%
SA
7.9%
ACT
2.3%
TAS
2.2%
NT
0.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Laboratory Manager.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.