School Laboratory Technician
OSCA 311536·ANZSCO 311414
3,200
50.2%
79.3%
50 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Provides the knowledge, skills and support necessary for practical science activities to be run in schools, and ensures the safety of staff and students in science laboratories, with a focus on chemical and laboratory management.
What they typically do
- Prepares, distributes and sets up samples and/or demonstrations, equipment and associated scientific materials for practical teaching laboratory use
- Assists science teaching staff with demonstrations, instruction of students on the use of equipment during science experiments, and the application of safety measures
- Maintains scientific teaching resources, classrooms, storerooms, preparation rooms and laboratories in a clean, safe, orderly and secure manner
- Operates laboratory equipment and performs routine operator maintenance and instrument calibrations as required, in compliance with manufacturer specifications
- Maintains a safe laboratory waste storage and disposal system in accordance with departmental guidelines
- Works within a budget to ensure that laboratories have the correct equipment to carry out practicals
- Performs record keeping and stocktaking of equipment and materials within the science department
- Ensures personal protective equipment is in working order, communicates safety concerns to teachers, and writes standard operating procedures for equipment and processes to ensure student and staff safety
Where they work
States and territories
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a School Laboratory Technician.
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