Senior Lab Technician
$32,080–$33,002 year
On-siteNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Operate and maintain the Geotechnical and Materials Testing lab, ensuring specialist equipment and facilities meet high standards for teaching, research, and commercial testing. Support the Technical Team Leader in managing laboratory operations, including compliance with health and safety legislation, asset management, and the development of technical services. Transport sampling, collections, and specialist equipment to field sites using a full UK driving licence, while assisting postgraduate and undergraduate students during practical activities. Manage risk assessments and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent service delivery and process improvement across Civil Engineering facilities.
Required Qualifications
- Higher National Certificate in Engineering (or equivalent Level 4 qualification)
- Full UK driving license
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience of geotechnical and materials testing
- Experience of working in a relevant technical role within a civil engineering, construction, engineering or laboratory environment
- Experience of supporting laboratory, workshop or fieldwork activities, including the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of specialist engineering equipment, instrumentation and facilities
- Strong technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering, including laboratory testing techniques, relevant testing standards, and the operation and maintenance of geotechnical and materials testing equipment
- Up-to-date and detailed knowledge of health and safety procedures within laboratory or workshop environments, including experience of writing risk assessments and standard operating procedures
- Demonstrates technical and problem-solving capability, including the ability to contribute to the design, specification and delivery of teaching and research activities
- Demonstrates good organisation and ability to meet deadlines, with a positive and proactive approach to duties and attention to detail
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Good numerical skills and the ability to collect, analyse and present technical information
- A proven track record of working in a laboratory or engineering environment, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a technical team
- Experience of operating, maintaining and troubleshooting specialist civil engineering laboratory equipment and instrumentation
- A proactive approach and the ability to identify practical solutions to technical challenges
- Strong organisational, communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- A good understanding of health and safety systems
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