Full-time permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $106,709.01 - $116,198.52 + 17% super (HEW Level 7)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
Join a highly collaborative and world-class research environment at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, where you will play a pivotal role in enabling scientific discovery. As Floor Manager, you will lead the operational excellence of shared laboratory spaces, ensuring researchers have access to state-of-the-art facilities, resources, and support. Working at the heart of a dynamic and inquisitive research community, you will coordinate infrastructure, champion safety, and drive continuous improvement across laboratory operations to support impactful and innovative research outcomes. This is a face-to-face role and involves participation in an after-hours call-out roster.
Key responsibilities will include:
Lead the management of shared laboratory equipment and facilities, including procurement, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and user training
Coordinate laboratory space, infrastructure, and resource allocation to support evolving research needs and complex equipment installations, including hands on support for hazardous chemicals management
Ensure compliance with WHS, OGTR, and Biosecurity requirements, and provide expert advice and training to staff and students in our research chemistry laboratories
Deliver operational and project management oversight for equipment, laboratory processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
A Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related discipline, with relevant research laboratory experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience
Demonstrated experience operating within a reactive chemistry or related research laboratory environment, with strong technical knowledge of chemistry laboratory processes, hazardous chemical management, and equipment such as HPLC, NMR, CD spectrometry, or other chemistry-related systems
Sound understanding of WHS, OGTR, and Biosecurity requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply legislative and policy frameworks, particularly with respect to chemical management
Proven experience managing chemistry laboratory operations, equipment, and shared resources, ideally within a complex or multidisciplinary research setting
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, students, technical staff, and external partners
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcomes
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality client service and enthusiastic research support
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver training and guidance to diverse audiences
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Donna Easton at d.easton@imb.uq.edu.au For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter (up to 2 pages) summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, and qualifications. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 12 July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65285). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 23rd July 2026 or the week following.
