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P O S I T I O N D E T A I L S
: Position Title: L A B O R A T O R Y T R A N S I T I O N S U P P O R T
Division: Professional Services
Position reports to: (role) Laboratory Manager
Location: include all possible locations 100 Roberts Road Subiaco
Department: Scientific Services
P O S I T I O N P U R P O S E :
In one or two sentences briefly summarise the overall purpose of this role, i.e. broadly, what this role does and why
Provide centralised support and management of chemicals and general consumables focusing on the transition of laboratory areas into shared spaces to ensure optimal function and flexibility.
K E Y R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y A R E A S (Please list in order of importance)
Key Position
Accountabilities
What are the main areas for which the position is accountable
% of Total
Role
Inputs:
What are the key activities or tasks to be carried out?
Outputs:
What are the expected end results?
Measures:
How it is measured

Chemical Management 50%
Centralised procurement
20%
Maintenance of shared areas
20%
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Develop processes for the management and disposal of chemicals, including a regular chemical audit.
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Ensure compliance of chemicals with OHS/IBC requirements to provide a safe working environment.
 Provide high-level expertise Institute wide.
 Provide advice to researchers on storage, labeling and disposal of chemicals.
 Work with finance to ensure effective chemical procurement.
 Maintain relevant paperwork, records and databases, such as
ChemAlert as required, keep stocks of relevant supplies, order chemicals.
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Assist in the planning and movement of chemicals to the New building.
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Develop processes for the centralised procurement of chemicals and common consumables in the laboratory areas.
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Order common supplies and maintain relevant paperwork, records and databases of stocks.
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Work with finance to ensure effective procurement of common consumables.
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Assist laboratory researchers in using the Institute procurement system.
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Regular cleaning and monitoring of shared areas and equipment.
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Re-stock shared consumables.
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Autoclave of GMO/biohazard waste in shared areas.
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Assist in the planning and management of shared facilities in the New building.
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Creation and implementation of an effective Chemical
Management System.
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Reduce stocks and duplication of hazardous chemicals on site.
 Provide efficiencies in the procurement and management of chemicals.
 Relevant & up to date SOP’s
 Delivery of In-house practical training in chemical management.
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A safe transition of chemicals to the New building.
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Creation and implementation of an effective centralised system for laboratories.
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Improved training of laboratory researchers to use the Institute procurement system.
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An accurate building chemical manifest
 User-friendly and accurate chemical related documentation.
 Feedback on quality, consistency and availability of training
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Feedback from researchers
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Reduction of consumables held on site.
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Improved savings to budget.
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Feedback from researchers and finance.
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Creation and maintenance of
 scheduled house-keeping of shared areas
Shared areas are clean & tidy and functional for end users at all times.
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Relevant & up to date SOP’s
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Shared consumables are readily available
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Facility is maintained at a
 high standard of cleanliness & sterility.
Feedback from researchers.

Team membership
10% 
Actively contribute to a harmonious team.
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Team membership.
E S S E N T I A L S K I L L S
,
K N O W L E D G E A N D E X P E R I E N C E
:
what are the minimum educational, technical or professional qualifications required to competently perform role
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Qualification in a Health/Laboratory Science discipline
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Good communication skills
 Completion of a laboratory safety course
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Experience in using ChemAlert or other chemical management system
 Pragmatic in approach
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Excellent attention to detail and record keeping skills
 Excellent planning, and organizational skills
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Good level of computer literacy (MS Office suite etc.)
D E S I R A B L E S K I L L S , K N O W L E D G E A N D E X P E R I E N C E :
what are the minimum educational, technical or professional qualifications required to competently perform role
 Experience in a research laboratory
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and show initiative
 Prior experience with purchasing systems
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Experience with the handling of dangerous goods
S C O P E
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Feedback from individual team members.

Does this role have accountability for a budget?
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No
Does this role have any direct reports or indirect reports (through direct reports)?
No. of direct reports 0 No. of indirect reports 0

O R G A N I S A T I O N A L C H A R T :
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Next level of supervision
Immediate level of supervision
Other roles reporting to immediate supervisor
Direct reports
(role x no.)
A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N : is there any additional information that needs to be understood to explain this role?