Laboratory Coordinator - Bioanalytical Mass Spectroscopy Facility

Laboratory Coordinator - Bioanalytical Mass Spectroscopy Facility

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Job no: 539218
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Laboratory Technician, Research Infrastructure

The Opportunity

• Remuneration: $113,926-$123,302+ 17% superannuation
• Employment: Fixed term contract to 19 April 2027
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (on-site)

The Bioanalytical Mass Spectroscopy Facility (BMSF) is a facility within the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre. BMSF provides extensive expertise in mass spectrometry, including proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, qualitative and quantitative small molecule GC/MS, LC/MS and Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry. The facility supports and collaborates with a variety of research groups within UNSW, as well as groups at other universities, other research institutes in Australia and overseas, along with commercial customers. BMSF has three major laboratories across the Kensington Campus.

The Laboratory Coordinator manages operations and actively contributes to the development and implementation of practices and procedures to support the research activities across all three BMSF laboratories. This position supports operations, including general laboratory housekeeping, health & safety, user inductions, training, supervision and stakeholder engagement.

The role reports to the Director of BMSF and has no direct reports.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact. It is also why UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re seeking a career where you can thrive, be challenged and contribute to meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Discounts and entitlements
• Affordable on-campus parking

Who you are

You have a degree in biological/biomedical science or related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training or experience, and a range of management experience, and can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Management experience in a biological or biomedical laboratory environment, along with a research experience in an aspect of mass spectrometry such as small molecule, proteomics or IRMS.
• Expertise in the application of a range of separation or analytical techniques in biological, biomedical or analytical chemistry research, including specialist applications.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, such as Laboratory Information Management Systems and Safety Management Systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to train students and/or staff in relation to relevant equipment and safety procedures
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to Skills and Experience required (nominated in the Position Description) via the APPLY button. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Thursday 16th April 2026

Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Partner e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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