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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN BIOTECH INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Lab Assistant - Production |
| Position Code: | 24 | | Career Level: | 1 |
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Responsible for
Facilitating the operation of production by providing essential support functions. |
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Reports To
Senior Scientist. |
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Supervises
No Supervisory Responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Planning and designing work activities in order of priority according to the number of projects running concurrently.
Ensuring stock levels are maintained and ordering materials if required.
Maintaining a sound working knowledge and awareness of safety regulations and operating procedures within the production environment.
Cleaning and storing equipment appropriately and conducting regular maintenance checks to ensure operational quality of equipment.
Recording and entering data as required. Regularly sorting and organising files.
Ensuring services such as cleaning and waste disposal are conducted efficiently and promptly.
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Key Skills
Strong planning and organisational skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Sound administrative abilities.
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Internal Contacts
Production Manager, Production Team Leader, Scientists. |
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External Contacts
Resource and Service Providers. |
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Typical Experience
May have limited relevant industry experience coupled with tertiary qualifications at the Certificate or Diploma level or may be studying for a relevant scientific degree. |
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Other Comments
Alternative title: Research Assistant. |
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