Lab operator – job description

Plant Biotech Pty. Ltd. is a company that propagates plants in a controlled environment in the laboratory. Plants are propagated at micro level. In greenhouses secateurs are used to cut plants for propagation. Whereas in a laboratory, the operators use forceps and scalpel blades to cut plants for propagation.

Plants are grown in sterile take away containers as shown below.

The work involves cutting tiny plants using forceps and scalpel. The procedure resembles something like surgeon performing an operation. The laboratory area is ultra clean and the work is carried out in a sterile environment. The job involves sitting at one place and cutting the plants. You should be comfortable working with delicate things and you are expected to maintain high level of hygiene.  You will be given training on the job. There will be others working with you. You can enjoy the common radio/ music system while working.Work is rostered from Mon – Fri.

Currently we are running one shift a day.

Shift time:

8:30 am to 2:00 pm (5 hrs with half an hour lunch break)

There is a Lunch room where tea/coffee is available for the staff.

Please apply only if :

a. you think you can sit and work quietly for an extended period of time (currently 5 hours with 30 min lunch break).
b. you are able to work unassisted and on your own (although you will be seated with other people working with you, you will essentially be working quietly at your own station)
c. you are capable of and comfortable with delicate work
d. you can respect and maintain a high level of hygiene
e. you are okay to wear a mask, hairnet and lab coat as seen in the picture below
f. you are okay to use 70% alcohol spray regularly on your hands to sanitise them

 

To apply please visit Workforceaustralia website and search for Laboratory Assistant job in Sunshine Coast where you can apply online.

Please do not call us for any vacancy or availability, if you cannot see the job there, it means we are not hiring at present. You are welcome to visit the site again in a few months to check for vacancies and apply.