Laboratory Co-ordinator - Engineering

About the role

As a Technical Support Engineer (Laboratory Co-ordinator) you will join the Academic Team at Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka and help grow its visibility. You will coordinate equipment and materials for laboratories and classes, set up and run experiments, and support academic staff with experimental designs.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation, organisation and distribution of equipment and materials to laboratories and other classes.
• Set up, pre-run, service and dismantle experiments, and keep accurate records of each unit's laboratory requirements.
• Assist academic staff with experimental designs and equipment so that teaching and research can be carried out efficiently.
• Advise on equipment demonstrations and lead risk assessments for teaching and research activities.
• Lead approval of new equipment design, manufacture and modification, and ensure manuals are current and equipment is safe, secure and available.
• Maintain an assets register, co-ordinate equipment loans, order consumables and keep stock at appropriate levels.
• Build relationships with engineering organisations and suppliers, negotiate service agreements through cost analysis, and attend further training.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, university policies and health and safety requirements.
• Support special events such as workshops, assessments, commercial and community activities, Open Days and professional development workshops.

Required profile

• Bachelor-level qualification, with experience, training or professional accreditation.
• Ideally an electrical or mechatronics background.
• Relevant experience in laboratory technical support, preferably in a technical environment.
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment.
• Full working rights in Sri Lanka; applicants are assessed on receipt.
• Flexibility for occasional weekend and evening work throughout the year.