RLSS Medical Laboratory Technician Core Services
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Medical Laboratory Technician - Research Laboratory Support Services (RLSS) Core Services
- Ongoing Part Time position - 45.6 hours per fortnight
- Up to $59207.20 (BU1) $76346.40 (BU8) aud base salary per annum - depending on experience. Full-time equivalent pro-rated for Part-time.
- Attractive salary packaging offers available.
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values Excellence Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation cultivating compassion attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the role
A part-time (Monday Thursday Friday day shift 0.6 EFT) position for a Medical Laboratory Technician is available in Research Laboratory Support Services within Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. There is some flexibility to negotiate shift starting time. Extra shifts are available to cover leave if desired.
Main functions of the role includes but is not limited to:
- Collecting used reusable laboratory ware from the Research and Pathology laboratory areas and prepare sterilise and return it.
- Prepare sterilise and stock tissue culture media bacterial media agar plates buffers and other solutions for the Cancer Research Division.
About you
You will be able to accurately and diligently follow recipes / lab methods written and verbal instructions whilst working autonomously and effectively whilst dealing with multiple time sensitive tasks.
Youll bring with you:
- Year 11 chemistry and/or biology or equivalent experience
- Excellent aseptic / sterile technique
- Ability to diligently prevent cross-contamination
- Ability to safely use steam sterilisers (autoclaves)
- Ability to safely lift 8-12 kg to transfer to trolleys / work areas
- Ability to walk 8000 - 15000 steps per day
- Ability to safely push and manoeuvre loaded trolleys
- Ability to prepare / handwash multiple bottles prior to loading in lab washer
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally including:
- Up to $11660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA linguistically culturally and/or gender diverse people with disability and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants must provide a CV including relevant skills and experience and a cover letter briefly outlining your suitability and particular interest in applying for this part time role to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity click
Hiring Manager: Lara Sekhon
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Applications Close: 11.59pm Thursday 6 August 2026.
Research Laboratory Support Services RLSS
Staff will be specifically assigned to work in one or more of the three areas within RLSS and are expected to assist in all areas when required.
The main function of the role in the Media Kitchen section of RLSS is to prepare sterilise and stock tissue culture media bacterial media agar plates buffers and other solutions for the Cancer Research Division.
Prepare and filter sterilise tissue culture media and buffers
Prepare and steam sterilise bacterial media and other solutions
Prepare bulk sterile bacterial agar dishes and tubes
Prepare non-sterile solutions
Prepare cook and dispense drosophila media
Maintain media and buffer stock levels within the Media storerooms/stock areas across four levels including monitoring expiry dates and stock rotation
Maintain and prepare standing order media buffer and aliquots within the labs
Maintain daily batch records
Order stocks using FMIS Oracle iProcurement and iLab
Assess troubleshoot and prepare special requests for media and solutions
Maintain Quality Control measures including but not limited to osmolarity testing pH adjustments sterility testing random endotoxin testing
Maintain equipment
The main function of the role in the Laboratory Services section of RLSS is to collect used reusable laboratory ware from the Research and Pathology laboratory areas and prepare sterilise and return it
Wash reusable laboratory ware
Prepare laboratory ware for sterilising and delivery
Operate lab washers steam sterilisers (autoclaves) and dry heat sterilisers (ovens)
Deliver labware to the labs across six floors
Maintain equipment check and process records
Manage pipette calibration servicing via external vendor
Maintain Quality Control measures including but not limited to checking process graphs chemical indicators for temperature and/or time data logger for temperature and time monthly spore test processing and incubation
Manage personal linen laundering via external vendor
The main function of the role in the Research Store section of RLSS is to maintain commonly used stocks for the Cancer Research Division in a central location including inventory tasks in iLab and Oracle.
Order stocks using FMIS Oracle iProcurement
Maintain inventory using the iLab system
Restock shelves in the Research Store
Refill liquid nitrogen dewars for the Cancer Research Division across three floors
Maintain safety stocks for the Cancer Research Division across four floors
Manage Dry Ice orders/deliveries across four floors
Monitor linen stocks across four floors and feedback any issues and additional orders to external vendor
Position Reports to:
Direct:
Research Laboratory Support Services Manager
Research Laboratory Support Services 2iC
Research Store Manager
Professional:
General Manager Lab Research
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement
BU1 - BU8
Immunisation Risk Category C
| Internal & External: All Peter Mac Staff including - | INTERNAL:
EXTERNAL: Scientific suppliers |
| Essential Requirements | Experience working effectively and harmoniously within a small team (2-3 people) |
| Desirable Requirements | Experience or exposure to working within a laboratory setting |
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated By / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1. Teamwork | Demonstrable ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a small and extended team environment |
| 2. Customer Service | Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels |
| 3. Quality Assurance | Completes all quality assurance tasks successfully and accurately including: |
| 4. Workflow Organisation | Demonstrated ability to assess daily workload and prioritise effectively to complete required tasks in conjunction with other team members |
| 5. Media and Solution Preparation | Accurate completion of procedures in methods / recipe book Ability to maintain aseptic technique when sterilising liquids and aliquoting sterile solutions Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively use all equipment within the Research Laboratory Support Services Core Facility Demonstrated commitment to conscientiously provide quality service and prepare error-free products |
For further information about this opportunity click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities professional development and events a health and wellbeing program flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
Required Experience:
IC
