Technical Officer (STEM Laboratories)

Technical Officer (STEM Laboratories)
Full-time hours | Onsite (with 1 WFH day per week)
Bundoora | $55/hr + super
Contract: ASAP – 20 March 2026

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Technical Officer to join a leading STEM teaching and research environment. This role supports the smooth operation of modern laboratory facilities and plays a critical part in ensuring safe, compliant, and high‑quality support for staff, students, and researchers.

About the Role
 Reporting to the Technical Coordinator, the Technical Officer will oversee daily operations across a range of STEM laboratories and workspaces. The role provides technical expertise, ensures safety and compliance, and supports both teaching and research activities across PC1 and PC2‑level facilities.
You will be a key point of contact within the laboratory environment, offering expert guidance on hazardous chemicals, biosafety requirements, and safe working practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of STEM laboratories, including PC1 and PC2 facilities and regulated growth rooms.
• Provide expert advice on hazardous chemical management, including storage, handling, disposal, and emergency response.
• Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response plans and ensure all personnel are trained in relevant procedures.
• Maintain laboratory documentation such as SOPs, SWIs, equipment risk assessments, and chemical registers.
• Ensure research activities comply with all relevant legislation, including WHS, OGTR, and dangerous goods regulations.
• Deliver induction programs and targeted safety training for staff, students, and researchers.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, infrastructure, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Review and approve risk assessments for research projects in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage procurement and maintain adequate consumable inventory levels.
• Ensure all workspaces meet OH&S, legislative, and internal policy requirements.
• Support the planning, acquisition, installation, and commissioning of complex laboratory equipment.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support technical operations across the STEM portfolio.

About You

• Strong experience in hazardous chemical management within biomedical, biotechnology, biosciences, or related laboratory environments.
• Practical understanding of WHS, dangerous goods legislation, and PC1/PC2 laboratory standards.
• Knowledge of OGTR regulations and experience working within OGTR‑certified facilities.
• Experience with scheduled drugs and poisons legislation is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage laboratory operations, equipment, and safety documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear guidance and training to a wide range of laboratory users.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving ability, and a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, respectful, and positive workplace culture.
• Degree in Biological Sciences (or a related discipline), coupled with substantial relevant experience.

We value your interest in this opportunity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the process.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.