* Support Australia’s medical device safety and regulation!
* 3 year contract!!
* Canberra‑based role – Federal Government laboratory environment!
We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a high‑profile Federal Government Agency within an innovative, leading Federal Government Department. Working in the Biomaterials & Engineering Section, this role will support scientific and engineering‑based laboratory testing activities that help ensure medical devices and therapeutic goods are safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
This opportunity offers an initial 12‑month contract, with extension options of up to 18 months, based in Canberra in a highly respected regulatory laboratory environment.
The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for, but not limited to:
* Conducting laboratory testing and analysing scientific and/or engineering data relating to medical devices
* Supporting technical investigations using a risk‑based regulatory approach
* Contributing to testing plans, project proposals and laboratory documentation
* Developing and reviewing testing methods, SOPs, spreadsheets and instrument programs
* Calibrating and testing laboratory instruments, identifying faults and documenting findings
* Preparing short technical reports outlining results and recommendations
* Monitoring laboratory inventory to ensure effective operation of equipment and availability of consumables
Some positions may also involve container safety evaluations for pharmaceutical products.
The Laboratory Technician will have experience in the following:
* Qualifications or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science, Technology or laboratory testing
* Knowledge of, or ability to learn, quality‑controlled laboratory testing practices
* Ability to read, interpret and apply scientific or engineering standards
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Experience working within, or exposure to, quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 17025 or ISO 13485)
* Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting
* Experience in regulated, medical device or pharmaceutical environments (highly regarded)
This is an excellent opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to contribute to nationally significant work that directly supports public health outcomes, offering technical variety, career development and long‑term contract potential.
If you have the required skills, DON’T DELAY – APPLY NOW.
Please call HiTech on (02) 9241 1*** or forward your resume to ****@hitechaust.com, quoting ref NL1231 today. A non‑ongoing fixed term arrangement is available if this is more suitable.