Laboratory Manager
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Managers
Classification
- Major group
- 1Managers
- Sub-major group
- 14Education, Health, Welfare and Other Specialist Managers
- Minor group
- 149Miscellaneous Specialist Managers
Description
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a research, medical or production laboratory to ensure quality standards are met and health and safety standards comply with regulatory frameworks.
Unit group
1493 · Scientific and Environmental ManagersDescription
Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate scientific, geological, environmental management, laboratory and geological operations for organisations.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 1
Australia
1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Implements, manages and oversees protocols, and ensures health and safety standards in the laboratory comply with regulatory frameworks
- Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory levels
- Trains technicians on the proper use of equipment and safety procedures to follow in the laboratory
- Manages the daily operations of a laboratory, including the supervision of employees and schedule of activities
- Monitors and ensures all laboratory operations are performed according to specifications
- Reviews the studies, tests and analysis performed in the laboratory
- Plans, organises and coordinates the quality management processes within the laboratory
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/1/14/149/1493
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
